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Hidey Family History

Hidey 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: Hidy, Hiney, Hiley, Hiday, Hisey, Hider, Sidney, Hyde, Heiden, Hey

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Where is the Hidey family from?

You can see how Hidey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Hidey families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hidey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hidey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidey 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 Hidey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hidey. 24% of Hidey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hidey women worked as a Packer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Moulder
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Hidey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hidey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidey 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hidey. 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 167 military records available for the last name Hidey. For the veterans among your Hidey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Hidey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hidey in 1940 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hidey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidey 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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