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Hilta Family History

Hilta 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: Hilt, Hiltz, Hilty, Hilla, Hilts, Hata, Nitta, Hilton, Hill, Villa

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Where is the Hilta family from?

You can see how Hilta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hilta families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Hilta families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilta. 100% of Hilta men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Hilta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilta 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hilta. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hilta. For the veterans among your Hilta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilta 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilta

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