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Hilbur Family History

Hilbur 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: Halbur, Hilburn, Wilbur, Hilber, Hilbun, Hiller, Kilburn, Hilmer

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Where is the Hilbur family from?

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

What did your Hilbur ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hilbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbur 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hilbur. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hilbur. For the veterans among your Hilbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbur lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Hilbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilbur in 1969 was 35, and 96 in 1999.

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