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Hidecker Family History

Hidecker 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: Heidecker, Decker, Hecker, Habecker, Kiecker, Ideker, Windecker

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Where is the Hidecker family from?

You can see how Hidecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hidecker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hidecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hidecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidecker 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 Hidecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Hidecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Hidecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidecker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hidecker. 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 109 military records available for the last name Hidecker. For the veterans among your Hidecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hidecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hidecker in 1965 was 46, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hidecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidecker 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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