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Hilsabeck Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hilsenbeck a habitational name from a minor place called with Hülse ‘holly’ + beck ‘brook’.

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


Similar surnames: Dilsaver, Holbeck, Hornbeck, Witbeck, Railsback, Colbeck, Birkbeck

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Where is the Hilsabeck family from?

You can see how Hilsabeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsabeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilsabeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hilsabeck families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsabeck's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hilsabeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsabeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilsabeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilsabeck. 49% of Hilsabeck 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hilsabeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsabeck 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hilsabeck. 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 463 military records available for the last name Hilsabeck. For the veterans among your Hilsabeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsabeck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hilsabeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hilsabeck in 1957 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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