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Hidinger Family History

Hidinger 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: Ridinger, Hedinger, Heidinger, Bidinger, Bedinger, Riedinger

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Where is the Hidinger family from?

You can see how Hidinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hidinger families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hidinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hidinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidinger 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 Hidinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hidinger. 60% of Hidinger 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Hidinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Hidinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidinger 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hidinger. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hidinger. For the veterans among your Hidinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hidinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hidinger in 1966 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hidinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidinger 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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