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Ideus Family History

Ideus Name Meaning

North German (Lower Saxony): unexplained. This surname is found mainly in NE TX and IL.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lipes, Ives, Ridens, Imus, Denz, Derse, Deas, Iden, Aders, Idema

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Where is the Ideus family from?

You can see how Ideus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ideus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ideus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ideus families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ideus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ideus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ideus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ideus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ideus. 100% of Ideus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Ideus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ideus 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ideus. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ideus. For the veterans among your Ideus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ideus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ideus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ideus in 1963 was 62, and 76 in 2003.

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