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Hindahl Family History

Hindahl Surname 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: Rindahl, Lindahl, Hildahl, Rendahl, Tindall, Ringdahl, Sandahl

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Where is the Hindahl family from?

You can see how Hindahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Hindahl families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hindahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hindahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hindahl 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 Hindahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmwife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hindahl. 42% of Hindahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hindahl women worked as a Farmwife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmwife
    100%

What Hindahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Hindahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindahl 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hindahl. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hindahl. For the veterans among your Hindahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindahl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hindahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hindahl in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hindahl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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