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Hidaka Family History

Hidaka Name 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: Hodak, Hirata, Hiraoka, Hudak, Hiday, Hata, Ida, Hidalgo, Dana

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Where is the Hidaka family from?

You can see how Hidaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hidaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hidaka families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hidaka's in USA. California had the highest population of Hidaka families in 1920.
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What did your Hidaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hidaka. 60% of Hidaka men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Hidaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidaka 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Hidaka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Hidaka. For the veterans among your Hidaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidaka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hidaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hidaka in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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