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Shindor Family History

Shindor 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: Shinder, Shandor, Lindor, Sinder, Sandor, Sidor, Saindon, Shindler

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Where is the Shindor family from?

You can see how Shindor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shindor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shindor family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shindor's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Shindor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shindor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shindor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Shindor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shindor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shindor. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shindor. For the veterans among your Shindor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shindor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Shindor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shindor in 1964 was 73, and 81 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shindor 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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