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Hiddessen Family History

Hiddessen 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: Findeisen, Riessen, Hidden, Hessen, Thiessen, Feddersen, Dressen

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Where is the Hiddessen family from?

You can see how Hiddessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiddessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiddessen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hiddessen family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiddessen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hiddessen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiddessen 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 Hiddessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiddessen. 100% of Hiddessen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hiddessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiddessen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hiddessen. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hiddessen. For the veterans among your Hiddessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiddessen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hiddessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hiddessen in 1967 was 76, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiddessen 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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