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Hiltgen Family History

Hiltgen 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: Wiltgen, Hilton, Holten, Hillen, Hilger, Gilgen, Hiltunen, Hurtgen

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Where is the Hiltgen family from?

You can see how Hiltgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltgen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiltgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hiltgen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiltgen's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Hiltgen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltgen 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 Hiltgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Dealer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hiltgen. 100% of Hiltgen men worked as a Dealer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Dealer
    100%

What Hiltgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Hiltgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltgen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hiltgen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hiltgen. For the veterans among your Hiltgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hiltgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hiltgen in 1963 was 79, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltgen 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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