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Hida Family History

Hida 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: Ida, Iida, Hada, Vida, Higa, Nida, Hidy, Kida, Huda, Hiday

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Where is the Hida family from?

You can see how Hida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hida family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hida families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hida's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hida families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hida 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 Hida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hida. 34% of Hida men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

What Hida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Hida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hida 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Hida. 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 316 military records available for the last name Hida. For the veterans among your Hida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hida lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hida in 1966 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hida 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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