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Hillesland Family History

Hillesland Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name on the island of Karmøy a compound of Old Norse hellir ‘mountain cave’ and land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hiestand, Hillen, Millholland, Hillenbrand, Gilliland, Helgeland

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Where is the Hillesland family from?

You can see how Hillesland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillesland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hillesland families living in North Dakota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hillesland's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hillesland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillesland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillesland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillesland. 22% of Hillesland men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hillesland women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillesland were Blacksmith and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Blacksmith
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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What Hillesland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Hillesland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillesland 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hillesland. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hillesland. For the veterans among your Hillesland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillesland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hillesland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hillesland in 1951 was 44, and 30 in 2004.

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