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Hilleshiem Family History

Hilleshiem 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: Hillesheim, Gillespie, Hillestad, Hillier, Hillstrom, Gillispie

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Where is the Hilleshiem family from?

You can see how Hilleshiem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilleshiem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Hilleshiem families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hilleshiem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hilleshiem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilleshiem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilleshiem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilleshiem. 50% of Hilleshiem 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Hilleshiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilleshiem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hilleshiem. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hilleshiem. For the veterans among your Hilleshiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilleshiem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilleshiem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilleshiem in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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