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Hillerich Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Hellerich .

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


Similar surnames: Millerick, Willrich, Wallerich, Helferich, Hilbrich, Hiller, Helfrich

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Where is the Hillerich family from?

You can see how Hillerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillerich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillerich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Hillerich families living in Kentucky. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hillerich's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hillerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillerich. 43% of Hillerich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hillerich women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillerich were Baker and Clerk. .

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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
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Baker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Hillerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillerich 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Hillerich. 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 264 military records available for the last name Hillerich. For the veterans among your Hillerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillerich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hillerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hillerich in 1963 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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