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Hillel Family History

Hillel 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: Hillen, Hille, Hiller, Hilley, Halley, Heller, Hill, Pille, Miller

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Where is the Hillel family from?

You can see how Hillel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hillel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hillel family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hillel's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Hillel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillel. 100% of Hillel women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Hillel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillel 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Hillel. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hillel. For the veterans among your Hillel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hillel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hillel in 1971 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

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