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Hidley Family History

Hidley 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: Ridley, Hadley, Hilley, Hedley, Hindley, Gidley, Sidley, Hiley

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Where is the Hidley family from?

You can see how Hidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Hidley families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hidley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hidley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hidley. 34% of Hidley men worked as a Caretaker and 50% of Hidley women worked as a File Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hidley were Labor and Salesman. .

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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

  • Caretaker
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Hidley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidley 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Hidley. 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 182 military records available for the last name Hidley. For the veterans among your Hidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hidley in 1966 was 90, and 82 in 2003.

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