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Hillan Family History

Hillan Name Meaning

from Ó hAoileáin see Heelan . perhaps a variant of Hillam . Compare Roger Hillum 1401–2 in Feet of Fines (Uppingham Rutland). see Hilling . see Hilland .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Millan, Hillen, Hillman, Hillian, Gillan, Willan, Hollan, Hillin

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Where is the Hillan family from?

You can see how Hillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hillan family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hillan families in 1840.
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What did your Hillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillan. 42% of Hillan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hillan women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Brakeman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillan 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Hillan. 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 674 military records available for the last name Hillan. For the veterans among your Hillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillan in 1953 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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