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Hid Family History

Hid Name 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: Eid, Hild, Cid, Hind, Heid, Hix, Hidy, Hird, Haid, Ji

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Where is the Hid family from?

You can see how Hid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hid family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hid 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 Hid ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hid 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hid. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hid. For the veterans among your Hid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hid in 1966 was 77, and 65 in 2000.

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