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Hillway Family History

Hillway 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: Hillary, Hillman, Hillian, Holloway, Hilley, Hallaway, Millay

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Where is the Hillway family from?

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

What did your Hillway ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Hillway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillway 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hillway. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hillway. For the veterans among your Hillway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillway lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Hillway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hillway in 1980 was 88, and 86 in 1998.

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