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Hyder Family History

Hyder Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): status name or topographic name for one who lived on or possessed a hide of land from Middle English hide + the locative suffix -er.

This is a characteristically southeastern English name synonymous with Middle English atte hide elsewhere (see Hyde).

Americanized form of German Heider.

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


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Where is the Hyder family from?

You can see how Hyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Hyder families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hyder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyder families in 1911.
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What did your Hyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hyder. 100% of Hyder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hyder women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Hyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hyder. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hyder. For the veterans among your Hyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyder lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hyder in 1953 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyder 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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