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Hidle Family History

Hidle 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: Idle, Hille, Hindle, Haidle, Hidde, Hisle, Hile, Sidle, Hale, Hill

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Where is the Hidle family from?

You can see how Hidle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hidle families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hidle's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hidle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hidle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hidle. 50% of Hidle 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Hidle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Hidle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidle 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Hidle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Hidle. For the veterans among your Hidle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hidle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hidle in 1964 was 51, and 44 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidle 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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