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Hilge Family History

Hilge 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: Hille, Hilger, Hilke, Hile, Hilde, Hale, Halse, Hill, Pille, Holme

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Where is the Hilge family from?

You can see how Hilge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hilge families living in Kentucky. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hilge's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hilge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oil House Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilge. 50% of Hilge men worked as an Oil House Worker. .

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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

  • Oil House Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Hilge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilge 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Hilge. 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 144 military records available for the last name Hilge. For the veterans among your Hilge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Hilge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hilge in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 1999.

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