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Hillgard Family History

Hillgard 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: Hilliard, Hillard, Hillyard, Hillary, Gillard, Millard, Billard

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Where is the Hillgard family from?

You can see how Hillgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hillgard families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hillgard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hillgard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillgard. 50% of Hillgard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hillgard women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Hillgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillgard 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Hillgard. 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 Hillgard. For the veterans among your Hillgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hillgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hillgard in 1963 was 35, and 67 in 2002.

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