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Hilbun Family History

Hilbun Name Meaning

English: variant of Hilburn .

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


Similar surnames: Hilborn, Hilburn, Holben, Hillen, Hilman, Filbin, Wilbur, Hillin

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Where is the Hilbun family from?

You can see how Hilbun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilbun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hilbun family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilbun's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hilbun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilbun. 39% of Hilbun men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hilbun women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilbun were Barber and Teacher. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilbun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbun 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Hilbun. 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 658 military records available for the last name Hilbun. For the veterans among your Hilbun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbun lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hilbun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hilbun in 1955 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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