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Hinterlong Family History

Hinterlong 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: Winterton, Herlong, Heinzerling, Hinton, Herling, Pinkerton, Sterling

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Where is the Hinterlong family from?

You can see how Hinterlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinterlong family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hinterlong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Hinterlong families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinterlong's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hinterlong families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinterlong 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 Hinterlong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wraper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinterlong. 46% of Hinterlong men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hinterlong women worked as a Wraper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinterlong were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wraper
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Hinterlong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Hinterlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinterlong 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hinterlong. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hinterlong. For the veterans among your Hinterlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinterlong lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hinterlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hinterlong in 1966 was 82, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinterlong 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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