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Hidgon Family History

Hidgon 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: Hilton, Hinton, Pidgeon, Ligon, Haddon, Whiddon, Higdon, Hitson

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Where is the Hidgon family from?

You can see how Hidgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidgon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidgon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hidgon family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hidgon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Hidgon families in 1891.
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What did your Hidgon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hidgon. 36% of Hidgon men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Hidgon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hidgon were Farm Laborer and Boarder.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Machine Operator
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Boarder
    19%

What Hidgon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Hidgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidgon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hidgon. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hidgon. For the veterans among your Hidgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidgon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hidgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hidgon in 1974 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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