Hillegass History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hillegass family

The surname Hillegass 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.

Early History of the Hillegass family

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Hillegass Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hille, Hiller, Hillen, Hillers, Hilles, Hillebrandes, Hillebrands, Hillebrandt, Hildebrant, Hilldebrant, Hillegeer, Hilleberg, Hillsköld and many more.

Early Notables of the Hillegass family

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Hillegass migration to the United States +

Hillegass Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Geo Albrecht Hillegass, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1746 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Hillegass (post 1700) +

Aaron Hillegass (b. 1969), American founder and CEO of Big Nerd Ranch
Clifton K. Hillegass (1918-2001), American creator and publisher of CliffsNotes

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)