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Hillsinger Family History

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

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Where is the Hillsinger family from?

You can see how Hillsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Hillsinger families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hillsinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hillsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillsinger. 50% of Hillsinger men worked as a Bricklayer. .

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillsinger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hillsinger. 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 169 military records available for the last name Hillsinger. For the veterans among your Hillsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillsinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hillsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hillsinger in 1955 was 37, and 92 in 2004.

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