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Hoidge Family History

Hoidge 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: Hodge, Doidge, Bridge, Lodge, Ridge, Heide, Hedge, Houde, Haidle

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Where is the Hoidge family from?

You can see how Hoidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoidge family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hoidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hoidge families living in Devon. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hoidge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hoidge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoidge 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 Hoidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoidge. 100% of Hoidge 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
    100%

What Hoidge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Hoidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoidge 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hoidge. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hoidge. For the veterans among your Hoidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoidge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Hoidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hoidge in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoidge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoidge 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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