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Hillburn Family History

Hillburn Name Meaning

see Hilborne .

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


Similar surnames: Hilburn, Willburn, Kilburn, Wilburn, Milburn, Willborn, Hillberg

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Where is the Hillburn family from?

You can see how Hillburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hillburn families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hillburn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hillburn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillburn. 39% of Hillburn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hillburn women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hillburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillburn 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Hillburn. 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 331 military records available for the last name Hillburn. For the veterans among your Hillburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillburn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hillburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hillburn in 1962 was 41, and 49 in 2004.

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