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Hiltwein Family History

Hiltwein 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: Hilton, Litwin, Holten, Holstein, Hillen, Hulstein, Gutwein, Hiltunen

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Where is the Hiltwein family from?

You can see how Hiltwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltwein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiltwein family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiltwein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hiltwein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltwein 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 Hiltwein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Hiltwein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Hiltwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltwein 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hiltwein. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hiltwein. For the veterans among your Hiltwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltwein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hiltwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hiltwein in 1966 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltwein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltwein 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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