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Hidney Family History

Hidney 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: Sidney, Kidney, Hiney, Widney, Gidney, Radney, Hines, Ridley, Haney

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Where is the Hidney family from?

You can see how Hidney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hidney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hidney families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hidney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hidney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hidney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hidney. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hidney. For the veterans among your Hidney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hidney

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