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Hiltscher Family History

Hiltscher 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: Hilscher, Litscher, Holscher, Hielscher, Witcher, Pitcher, Hitchen

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Where is the Hiltscher family from?

You can see how Hiltscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hiltscher families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hiltscher's in USA. California had the highest population of Hiltscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Hiltscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltscher 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hiltscher. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hiltscher. For the veterans among your Hiltscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltscher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hiltscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hiltscher in 1973 was 72, and 29 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltscher 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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