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Hidde Family History

Hidde Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Hidde a shortened form of Hildebrand or a similar name containing the Old High German element hild ‘battle strife’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hidde family from?

You can see how Hidde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hidde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hidde families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hidde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hidde families in 1891.
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What did your Hidde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hidde. 44% of Hidde men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hidde women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hidde were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Hidde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hidde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidde 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Hidde. 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 308 military records available for the last name Hidde. For the veterans among your Hidde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hidde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hidde in 1966 was 64, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidde 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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