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Hindsman Family History

Hindsman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hensman.

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


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Where is the Hindsman family from?

You can see how Hindsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hindsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hindsman families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hindsman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hindsman families in 1891.
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What did your Hindsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hindsman. 100% of Hindsman 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%

What Hindsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hindsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindsman 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hindsman. 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 270 military records available for the last name Hindsman. For the veterans among your Hindsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindsman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hindsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hindsman in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hindsman 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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