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Hilim Family History

Hilim 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: Halim, Philip, Helm, Hill, Holm, Hakim, Helin, Hils, Hille, Heim

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Where is the Hilim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Hilim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilim 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hilim. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hilim. For the veterans among your Hilim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilim lifespan?

Average Hilim life expectancy in 1998 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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