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Hillinger Family History

Hillinger 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: Dillinger, Fillinger, Hollinger, Killinger, Willinger, Hilsinger

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Where is the Hillinger family from?

You can see how Hillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hillinger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hillinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hillinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillinger. 43% of Hillinger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hillinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillinger were Laborer and Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillinger 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Hillinger. 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 473 military records available for the last name Hillinger. For the veterans among your Hillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hillinger in 1964 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

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