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Hyden Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from Clayhidon in Devon (recorded as Hidon, Hydon up to the end of the 15th century), which was originally named from Old English hieg ‘hay’ + dun ‘hill’, or from any of the places named Iden (see Iden), of which there are two examples in Kent and one in East Sussex. In medieval records these all occur with the spelling Hiden or Hyden. German: unexplained. Altered spelling of German Heiden. Dutch (van der Hyden): topographic name for a moorland dweller (see Heide 2).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hayden, Hyde, Haden, Hidden, Hedden, Heyden, Hylen, Elden, Boden

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Hyden Family Origin

Where is the Hyden family from?

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You can see how Hyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyden families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Hyden families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hyden's in the UK. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hyden Family Occupations

What did your Hyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Hyden family was Agr Lab. Coal Miner, Dressmaker and Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hyden. The most common Hyden occupation in the UK was Coal Miner. 11% of Hyden's were Coal Miners.

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  • Coal Miner

    11%

  • Dressmaker

    7%

  • Labourer

    7%

  • Agr Lab

    4%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hyden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Hyden Historical Records

What Hyden family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hyden. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hyden. For the veterans among your Hyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hyden Life Expectancy

What is the average Hyden lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hyden in 1945 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyden

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