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Hidson Family History

Hidson Surname Meaning

Variant of Ideson with prosthetic H-. Compare Thomae Idson 1631 John Hidson 1674 in IGI (Witham on the Hill Lincs).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hidson family from?

You can see how Hidson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Hidson families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hidson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hidson families in 1891.
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What did your Hidson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hidson. 89% of Hidson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Clerk Coal Office)
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hidson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidson 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Hidson. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hidson. For the veterans among your Hidson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidson lifespan?

Average Hidson life expectancy in 1998 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidson 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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