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Hides Family History

Hides Name Meaning

see Hydes .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hines, Hodes, Sides, Vides, Hindes, Hires, Hudes, Hites, Himes, Hider

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Where is the Hides family from?

You can see how Hides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hides family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hides families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Hides families living in Texas. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hides's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hides families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hides surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hides. 24% of Hides men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hides women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Engineer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hides 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Hides. 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 594 military records available for the last name Hides. For the veterans among your Hides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hides lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hides in 1970 was 76, and 50 in 2003.

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