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Hiwiller Family History

Hiwiller 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: Hiller, Willer, Litwiller, Heller, Waller, Miller, Weller, Spiller

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Where is the Hiwiller family from?

You can see how Hiwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiwiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiwiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hiwiller family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiwiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hiwiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiwiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiwiller ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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What Hiwiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Hiwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiwiller 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hiwiller. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hiwiller. For the veterans among your Hiwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiwiller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hiwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hiwiller in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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