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Hillecke Family History

Hillecke 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: Halleck, Hillock, Willeke, Hillen, Hille, Hiller, Willock, Hilke

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Where is the Hillecke family from?

You can see how Hillecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillecke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hillecke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hillecke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hillecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillecke. 100% of Hillecke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Hillecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillecke 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Hillecke. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hillecke. For the veterans among your Hillecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillecke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Hillecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hillecke in 1970 was 69, and 53 in 1991.

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