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Hiltebrandt Family History

Hiltebrandt 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: Hillebrandt, Hildebrandt, Hildebrand, Hillebrand, Hildebrant

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Where is the Hiltebrandt family from?

You can see how Hiltebrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltebrandt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiltebrandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hiltebrandt families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiltebrandt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hiltebrandt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Hiltebrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltebrandt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hiltebrandt. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hiltebrandt. For the veterans among your Hiltebrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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