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Hiltenberger Family History

Hiltenberger 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: Miltenberger, Feltenberger, Mildenberger, Wertenberger, Hohenberger

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Where is the Hiltenberger family from?

You can see how Hiltenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hiltenberger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiltenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hiltenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltenberger 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 Hiltenberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Hiltenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hiltenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltenberger 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 Hiltenberger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hiltenberger. For the veterans among your Hiltenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltenberger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Hiltenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hiltenberger in 1972 was 66, and 91 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltenberger 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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