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Hvinden Family History

Hvinden 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: Hinden, Heiden, Linden, Hidden, Hindes, Zbinden, Minden, Winden

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Where is the Hvinden family from?

You can see how Hvinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hvinden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hvinden families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hvinden's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hvinden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hvinden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hvinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hvinden. 60% of Hvinden men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Hvinden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Hvinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hvinden 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hvinden. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hvinden. For the veterans among your Hvinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hvinden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hvinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hvinden in 1966 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hvinden 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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