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Hider Family History

Hider Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hyder. Possibly an Americanized form of German and Swiss German Heider.

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


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Where is the Hider family from?

You can see how Hider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hider family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hider families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Hider families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hider's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hider families in 1891.
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What did your Hider ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hider. 19% of Hider men worked as an Incapacitated and 75% of Hider women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hider were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    14%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hider 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 916 immigration records available for the last name Hider. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hider. For the veterans among your Hider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hider lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hider in 1949 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hider 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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