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Hillner Name Meaning

German (Silesia): variant of Hiller 2 or Danish (Tønder) and Swedish: probably of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Hiller, Holler, Hiltner, Hillmer, Willner, Hellner, Hildner, Giller

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Where is the Hillner family from?

You can see how Hillner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hillner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hillner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillner. 25% of Hillner men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Hillner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillner were Farmer and Operator. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Glass Worker
    25%
  • Meat Cutter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillner 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Hillner. 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 721 military records available for the last name Hillner. For the veterans among your Hillner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hillner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillner in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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