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Hviid Family History

Hviid 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: Hamid, Hild, Hind, Heid, Hird, Heird, Haid, Hain, David, Herod

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hviid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hviid 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Hviid. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Hviid. For the veterans among your Hviid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hviid lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Hviid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hviid in 1979 was 86, and 97 in 1983.

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