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Hilde Name Meaning

German: variant of Hild Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Hilde found in two places; the first element is most likely related to Old Norse hjallr ‘terrace ledge’ the second one is from vin ‘meadow’.

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


Similar surnames: Hilke, Wilde, Hille, Hild, Hillen, Milde, Gilde, Hidde, Hiller

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Where is the Hilde family from?

You can see how Hilde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hilde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hilde families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hilde's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hilde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilde. 47% of Hilde men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Hilde women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilde were Accountant 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
    47%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Accountant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hilde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilde 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Hilde. 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 Hilde. For the veterans among your Hilde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilde lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hilde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hilde in 1953 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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