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Hillger Family History

Hillger 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: Hiller, Hilger, Hillier, Hillner, Hillmer, Hillyer, Heller, Miller

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Where is the Hillger family from?

You can see how Hillger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hillger family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hillger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hillger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillger. 24% of Hillger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hillger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillger were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hillger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillger 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Hillger. 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 318 military records available for the last name Hillger. For the veterans among your Hillger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hillger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hillger in 1961 was 56, and 45 in 2004.

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