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Hilzer Family History

Hilzer 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: Kilzer, Hiller, Hilmer, Hilger, Hilder, Hilker, Holzer, Helzer, Hizer

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Where is the Hilzer family from?

You can see how Hilzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hilzer families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilzer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hilzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilzer 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 Hilzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilzer. 40% of Hilzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilzer women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Hilzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Hilzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilzer 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hilzer. 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 132 military records available for the last name Hilzer. For the veterans among your Hilzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hilzer in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilzer 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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