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Hilte Family History

Hilte 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: Hille, Holte, Hilke, Hilt, Hite, Hiltz, Hilty, Hile, Hilde, Hilts

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Where is the Hilte family from?

You can see how Hilte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Hilte families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hilte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilte 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 Hilte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilte. 40% of Hilte men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Helper
    14%

What Hilte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Hilte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilte 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hilte. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hilte. For the veterans among your Hilte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilte lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hilte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilte in 1968 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilte 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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