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Hillibush Family History

Hillibush 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: Hillhouse, Hellbusch, Hillis, Hollibaugh, Hilbish, Hilligoss

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Where is the Hillibush family from?

You can see how Hillibush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillibush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillibush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Hillibush families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillibush's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hillibush families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillibush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillibush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillibush. 63% of Hillibush men worked as a Miner and 100% of Hillibush women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Miner
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Hillibush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Hillibush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillibush 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 Hillibush. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hillibush. For the veterans among your Hillibush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillibush lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hillibush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hillibush in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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