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Hillsburg Family History

Hillsburg 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: Pillsbury, Hillenburg, Hillberg, Hellberg, Ginsburg, Dillenburg

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Where is the Hillsburg family from?

You can see how Hillsburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillsburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillsburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hillsburg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillsburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hillsburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillsburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillsburg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hillsburg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Hillsburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillsburg 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hillsburg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hillsburg. For the veterans among your Hillsburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillsburg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hillsburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hillsburg in 1966 was 52, and 63 in 2003.

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