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Hidell Family History

Hidell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Widell, Idell, Sidell, Hodell, Hill, Kidwell, Hell, Hipwell, Dell

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Where is the Hidell family from?

You can see how Hidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hidell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hidell families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hidell's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Hidell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hidell. 100% of Hidell men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Hidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hidell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hidell. For the veterans among your Hidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hidell in 1966 was 73, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hidell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidell 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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