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Hildrith Family History

Hildrith 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: Hildreth, Hilbrich, Heldreth, Hilditch, Goldrich, Helfrich, Heidrich

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Where is the Hildrith family from?

You can see how Hildrith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildrith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildrith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Hildrith families living in Maine. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hildrith's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hildrith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildrith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hildrith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hildrith. 37% of Hildrith men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hildrith women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Loom Fixer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hildrith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildrith 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hildrith. 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 217 military records available for the last name Hildrith. For the veterans among your Hildrith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildrith lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hildrith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hildrith in 1968 was 83, and 94 in 2002.

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