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Hidden Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Hidden in Hungerford (Berkshire) from Old English hȳth ‘port landing place’ + denu ‘valley’.

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


Similar surnames: Hedden, Whiddon, Glidden, Haddon, Hayden, Iden, Hilden, Wilden, Hidde

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Where is the Hidden family from?

You can see how Hidden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hidden families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hidden's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hidden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hidden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hidden. 23% of Hidden men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hidden women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hidden were Musician and Secretary. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Musician
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
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What Hidden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hidden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidden 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Hidden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hidden. For the veterans among your Hidden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hidden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hidden in 1962 was 76, and 49 in 2004.

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