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Hillstead Name Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name probably from Helsted in Boxley (Kent). The placename may derive from Old English hyll ‘hill’ + stede ‘place’; compare Stead .

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


Similar surnames: Halstead, Milstead, Hillestad, Hempstead, Stead, Hille, Winstead

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Where is the Hillstead family from?

You can see how Hillstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Hillstead families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillstead's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Hillstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillstead. 54% of Hillstead men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hillstead women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillstead 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Hillstead. 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 171 military records available for the last name Hillstead. For the veterans among your Hillstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillstead lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hillstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hillstead in 1956 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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