The surname Hilts was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Hilts family
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Hilts Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Hils, Hilz, Hils, Hiltz, Hiltprandt, Hitz and many more.
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Early Notables of the Hilts family
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Hilts migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Hilts Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Queen Hilts, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States, in 1912
Jesse W. Hilts, aged 40, who immigrated to America, in 1918
Krwin Hilts, aged 41, who landed in America, in 1922
Quken Hilts, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1922
Ervin Hilts, aged 11, who landed in America, in 1922
Contemporary Notables of the name Hilts (post 1700)
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Philip James Hilts (1947-2022), American journalist and author from Chicago, Illinois, who worked for The New York Times and The Washington Post
Bobby Hilts (b. 1952), American professional football player
Günther Hilts (1918-1944), German Major der Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II
Peter Malcolm Hilts (b. 1942), former New Zealand politician
Christian Gottlieb Hilts (1888-1958), Norwegian newspaper editor and politician
Hilts migration to the United States 
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