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Hilvety Family History

Hilvety 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: Hulvey, Silvey, Hilley, Hillery, Hiley, Helvey, Hilty, Hilferty

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Where is the Hilvety family from?

You can see how Hilvety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilvety family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilvety families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hilvety families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilvety's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilvety families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hilvety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilvety 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hilvety. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hilvety. For the veterans among your Hilvety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilvety lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Hilvety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hilvety in 1987 was 82, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilvety 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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