What country of origin is the name Hilsabeck?
While trying to establish the country of origin
of my own family name; I came upon a Philadelphia Pa.
will of a John Hilsabeck dated June 10,1723.
Witnesses listed as Abraham Ishman and John Kirsten.
Assuming that at that point in history,(1723) most people
associated with those of the same ethnic group, religion,
etc. If Hilsabeck Kirsten are German than that may help
validate that my name is also of German origin.
Any thoughts on this matter would be appreciated.