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Hilderbrand Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Hildebrand .

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


Similar surnames: Hildenbrand, Hilderbrandt, Hildenbrandt, Hillenbrand, Heldenbrand

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Where is the Hilderbrand family from?

You can see how Hilderbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilderbrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilderbrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hilderbrand families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilderbrand's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hilderbrand families in 1891.
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What did your Hilderbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilderbrand. 100% of Hilderbrand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Hilderbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilderbrand 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Hilderbrand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hilderbrand. For the veterans among your Hilderbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilderbrand lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hilderbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hilderbrand in 1947 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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