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Hillow Family History

Hillow 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: Willow, Gillow, Billow, Dillow, Pillow, Hollow, Hilton, Dillon, Hill

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Where is the Hillow family from?

You can see how Hillow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hillow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hillow families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hillow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hillow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Supervisor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillow. 100% of Hillow men worked as a Supervisor. .

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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

  • Supervisor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Hillow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillow 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hillow. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hillow. For the veterans among your Hillow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hillow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hillow in 1966 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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