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Hillmer Name Meaning

North German: variant of Hilmer .

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


Similar surnames: Killmer, Hiller, Hellmer, Hillner, Hilmer, Gillmer, Willmer, Hillyer

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Where is the Hillmer family from?

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

What did your Hillmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillmer. 35% of Hillmer men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hillmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillmer were Clerk and Servant. .

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hillmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hillmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hillmer. For the veterans among your Hillmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillmer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hillmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hillmer in 1951 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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