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Hydo Family History

Hydo 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: Hyde, Hodo, Ho, Hyun, Hyden, Endo, Lyde, Yao, Hoo, Bodo

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Where is the Hydo family from?

You can see how Hydo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hydo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hydo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hydo families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hydo's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hydo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hydo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hydo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hydo. 34% of Hydo men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Hydo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hydo 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hydo. 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 147 military records available for the last name Hydo. For the veterans among your Hydo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hydo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hydo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hydo in 1969 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hydo 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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