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Hilderbrandt Name Meaning

German: variant of Hildebrand .

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


Similar surnames: Hildenbrandt, Hildebrandt, Hilderbrand, Hillebrandt, Hildenbrand

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Where is the Hilderbrandt family from?

You can see how Hilderbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilderbrandt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilderbrandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Hilderbrandt families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hilderbrandt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilderbrandt families in 1880.
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What did your Hilderbrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilderbrandt. 29% of Hilderbrandt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hilderbrandt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilderbrandt were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hilderbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilderbrandt 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Hilderbrandt. 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 687 military records available for the last name Hilderbrandt. For the veterans among your Hilderbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilderbrandt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hilderbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hilderbrandt in 1961 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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