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Hildenbrand Name Meaning

German: variant of Hildebrand .

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


Similar surnames: Hildenbrandt, Hillenbrand, Heldenbrand, Hilderbrand, Hildebrandt

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Where is the Hildenbrand family from?

You can see how Hildenbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildenbrand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildenbrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hildenbrand family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hildenbrand's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Hildenbrand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildenbrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hildenbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hildenbrand. 18% of Hildenbrand men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Hildenbrand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildenbrand were Farming and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hildenbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildenbrand 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 Hildenbrand. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hildenbrand. For the veterans among your Hildenbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildenbrand lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hildenbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hildenbrand in 1950 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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