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Hindsley Name Meaning

English: variant of Hinsley . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Hinsley, Hundley, Hendley, Hinkley, Hensley, Insley, Handley

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Where is the Hindsley family from?

You can see how Hindsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hindsley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hindsley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hindsley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hindsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hindsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hindsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hindsley. 100% of Hindsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hindsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindsley 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Hindsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Hindsley. For the veterans among your Hindsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindsley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hindsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hindsley in 1959 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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