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Hillsley Family History

Hillsley Name Meaning

see Ilsley .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Illsley, Ilsley, Hilley, Hinesley, Hipsley, Hindsley, Heltsley

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Where is the Hillsley family from?

You can see how Hillsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Hillsley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hillsley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hillsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillsley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillsley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hillsley. 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 103 military records available for the last name Hillsley. For the veterans among your Hillsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillsley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hillsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hillsley in 1966 was 72, and 99 in 2004.

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