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Hillmon Name Meaning

Altered form of English Hillman .

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


Similar surnames: Hillman, Tillmon, Hillson, Killmon, Willmon, Hilton, Dillon, Hillen

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Where is the Hillmon family from?

You can see how Hillmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hillmon families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hillmon's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hillmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillmon. 36% of Hillmon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hillmon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillmon were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillmon 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hillmon. 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 222 military records available for the last name Hillmon. For the veterans among your Hillmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillmon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hillmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hillmon in 1959 was 80, and 61 in 2004.

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