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Hilsmier Family History

Hilsmier 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: Hilmer, Hillier, Hilscher, Hillmer, Holmer, Helmer, Hollier, Hiller

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Where is the Hilsmier family from?

You can see how Hilsmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsmier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hilsmier families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsmier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hilsmier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsmier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilsmier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Hilsmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsmier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hilsmier. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hilsmier. For the veterans among your Hilsmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsmier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Hilsmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hilsmier in 1970 was 74, and 83 in 2000.

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