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Hindert Family History

Hindert 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: Lindert, Hinders, Pinkert, Winder, Kinder, Binder, Linder, Hiner

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Where is the Hindert family from?

You can see how Hindert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hindert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hindert families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hindert's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Hindert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hindert 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 Hindert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hindert. 34% of Hindert men worked as a Proprietor and 58% of Hindert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hindert were Operator and Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Hindert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Hindert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindert 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hindert. 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 776 military records available for the last name Hindert. For the veterans among your Hindert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hindert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hindert in 1965 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hindert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hindert 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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