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Hilyan Family History

Hilyan 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: Hilman, Hilton, Millan, Hillen, Milan, Milian, Hillman, Holan, Helman

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Where is the Hilyan family from?

You can see how Hilyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilyan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hilyan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilyan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilyan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hilyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilyan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hilyan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hilyan. For the veterans among your Hilyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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