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Hillson Name Meaning

English: variant of Hilson .

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


Similar surnames: Hilson, Jillson, Willison, Millson, Tillson, Hickson, Hilton, Filson

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Where is the Hillson family from?

You can see how Hillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hillson family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hillson's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Hillson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillson. 21% of Hillson men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hillson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillson were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Stitcher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hillson. 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 656 military records available for the last name Hillson. For the veterans among your Hillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hillson in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 2004.

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