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Hils Name Meaning

German (Lower Rhine-Westphalia) and French (Alsace): topographic name for someone who lived near a stand or grove of holly, from a dialect form of hülse ‘holly’ (Ilex aquifolium). Compare Hulst. This is also the name of a range of wooded hills near Hildesheim. from a short form of a Germanic personal name with hild ‘fight’, ‘battle’ as the first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hill, Hiss, Hild, Hilt, Hitz, Ris, Hilke, Hall, Fils, Zins

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Hils Family Origin

Where is the Hils family from?

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You can see how Hils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hils family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hils families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hils families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hils's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hils families in 1911.
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Hils Family Occupations

What did your Hils ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Grocer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Hils. 34% of Hils men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Grocer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hils Historical Records

What Hils family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hils census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 581 immigration records available for the last name Hils. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hils. For the veterans among your Hils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hils Life Expectancy

What is the average Hils lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hils in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hils ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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