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Hillian Family History

Hillian Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Helléan in Brittany France. The name was taken to England by Tihel de Helion who after the Norman conquest gave his name to the manor of Helions Bumpstead in Essex.

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


Similar surnames: Hillman, Gillian, Milian, Killin, Billman, Hallin, Pillman, Hillier

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Where is the Hillian family from?

You can see how Hillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hillian families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hillian's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hillian families in 1840.
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What did your Hillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillian. 33% of Hillian men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hillian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillian were Help On Farm and Maid. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Help On Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Help On Farm
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillian 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Hillian. 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 213 military records available for the last name Hillian. For the veterans among your Hillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillian in 1958 was 61, and 60 in 2004.

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