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Hilsten Family History

Hilsten 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: Holsten, Hilton, Holten, Holstein, Holston, Hillen, Hasten, Haisten

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Where is the Hilsten family from?

You can see how Hilsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hilsten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hilsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsten 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hilsten. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hilsten. For the veterans among your Hilsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Hilsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hilsten in 1968 was 72, and 71 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsten 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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