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Hidden Family History

Hidden Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Hidden in Hungerford (Berkshire) from Old English hȳth ‘port landing place’ + denu ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Hidden family from?

You can see how Hidden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Hidden families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hidden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hidden families in 1891.
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What did your Hidden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hidden. 92% of Hidden 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
    92%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

What Hidden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hidden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidden 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Hidden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hidden. For the veterans among your Hidden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hidden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hidden in 1962 was 76, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hidden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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