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Hilterbrand Family History

Hilterbrand Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hildebrand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hilterbrand family from?

You can see how Hilterbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilterbrand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilterbrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hilterbrand families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilterbrand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilterbrand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilterbrand 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 Hilterbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilterbrand. 50% of Hilterbrand men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hilterbrand women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilterbrand were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hilterbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilterbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilterbrand 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hilterbrand. 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 315 military records available for the last name Hilterbrand. For the veterans among your Hilterbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilterbrand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilterbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hilterbrand in 1963 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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