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Hilberg Family History

Hilberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Hüllberg in the Ruhr Hillenberg in Bavaria or Hilburg in the Odenwald. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hellberg .

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


Similar surnames: Helberg, Wilberg, Holberg, Silberg, Gilberg, Halberg, Milberg

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Where is the Hilberg family from?

You can see how Hilberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Hilberg families living in Maryland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hilberg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hilberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hilberg. 100% of Hilberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hilberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilberg 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Hilberg. 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 495 military records available for the last name Hilberg. For the veterans among your Hilberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hilberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hilberg in 1951 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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