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Hilbe Family History

Hilbe Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hille, Hilke, Hilby, Hile, Hilde, Hilber, Hale, Halse, Hill, Pille

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Where is the Hilbe family from?

You can see how Hilbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hilbe families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hilbe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hilbe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Hilbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbe 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Hilbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Hilbe. For the veterans among your Hilbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hilbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hilbe in 1965 was 81, and 55 in 2003.

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