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Hidges Family History

Hidges 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: Hodges, Hedges, Hines, Ridge, Bridges, Hilger, Digges, Hodes, Hedge

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Where is the Hidges family from?

You can see how Hidges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidges families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hidges families living in Middlesex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hidges's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Hidges families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Hidges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidges 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Hidges. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hidges. For the veterans among your Hidges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidges lifespan?

Average Hidges life expectancy in 2002 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidges 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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