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Lidge Family History

Lidge 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: Linge, Lodge, Ridge, Lide, Linde, Klinge, Ling, Loge, Lage, Bridge

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Where is the Lidge family from?

You can see how Lidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Lidge families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lidge's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lidge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lidge 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 Lidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lidge. 50% of Lidge 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
    50%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Lidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidge 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Lidge. 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 93 military records available for the last name Lidge. For the veterans among your Lidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidge lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lidge in 1952 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lidge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lidge 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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