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Ides Family History

Ides 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: Ades, Ide, Iden, Ives, Sides, Iles, Imes, Vides, Ines, Edes

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Where is the Ides family from?

You can see how Ides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ides family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ides families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ides families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ides's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ides families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ides 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 Ides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ides. 30% of Ides men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ides 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Ides. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ides. For the veterans among your Ides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ides lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ides in 1959 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ides 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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