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Hillerns Family History

Hillerns 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: Hillers, Hillen, Hiller, Villers, Sillers, Hillery, Willens, Killens

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Where is the Hillerns family from?

You can see how Hillerns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillerns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hillerns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Hillerns families living in South Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hillerns's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Hillerns families in 1920.
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What did your Hillerns ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hillerns ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Hillerns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillerns 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hillerns. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hillerns. For the veterans among your Hillerns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillerns lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hillerns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hillerns in 1962 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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