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Hiylton Family History

Hiylton 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, Hylton, Hinton, Holton, Halton, Chilton, Wilton, Milton

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Where is the Hiylton family from?

You can see how Hiylton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiylton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiylton family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiylton's in USA. California had the highest population of Hiylton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiylton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Hiylton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiylton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiylton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hiylton. For the veterans among your Hiylton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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