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Hilpert Family History

Hilpert Name Meaning

German: variant of Hilbert . This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Hippert, Hilgert, Hilbert, Helbert, Hilkert, Hilber, Alpert, Hilker

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Where is the Hilpert family from?

You can see how Hilpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilpert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilpert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hilpert families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilpert's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hilpert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilpert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilpert. 30% of Hilpert men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hilpert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilpert were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Minister
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hilpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilpert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hilpert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hilpert. For the veterans among your Hilpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilpert lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hilpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hilpert in 1947 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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