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Hilyer Family History

Hilyer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hillier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hilyer family from?

You can see how Hilyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Hilyer families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hilyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilyer families in 1911.
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What did your Hilyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilyer. 50% of Hilyer men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hilyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilyer were Engineer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

What Hilyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hilyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilyer 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Hilyer. 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 587 military records available for the last name Hilyer. For the veterans among your Hilyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hilyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hilyer in 1960 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilyer 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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