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Hied Family History

Hied 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: Hild, Lied, Hier, Hind, Wied, Ried, Hieb, Hird, Nied, He

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Where is the Hied family from?

You can see how Hied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hied family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hied families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hied families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hied's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hied families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hied surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hied ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Colector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hied. 100% of Hied women worked as a Colector. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Colector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Hied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hied 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hied. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hied. For the veterans among your Hied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hied lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Hied life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hied in 1984 was 75, and 97 in 2002.

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