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Hiltsley Family History

Hiltsley 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: Heltsley, Pittsley, Ilsley, Hilley, Hinesley, Hipsley, Hindsley

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Where is the Hiltsley family from?

You can see how Hiltsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltsley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiltsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hiltsley families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hiltsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hiltsley families in 1880.
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What did your Hiltsley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Hiltsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltsley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiltsley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hiltsley. For the veterans among your Hiltsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltsley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hiltsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hiltsley in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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