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Hilshorst Family History

Hilshorst Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eichhorst, Hillhouse, Windhorst, Selhorst, Lindhorst, Eichorst, Horst

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Where is the Hilshorst family from?

You can see how Hilshorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilshorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilshorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hilshorst families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilshorst's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hilshorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hilshorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilshorst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Hilshorst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Hilshorst. For the veterans among your Hilshorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilshorst lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Hilshorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hilshorst in 1952 was 34, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilshorst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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