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Hinderhofer Family History

Hinderhofer 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: Hinderer, Hinderliter, Angerhofer, Meyerhofer, Ringhofer, Mayerhofer

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Where is the Hinderhofer family from?

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

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hinderhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinderhofer 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 Hinderhofer. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hinderhofer. For the veterans among your Hinderhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinderhofer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Hinderhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hinderhofer in 1975 was 54, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinderhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinderhofer 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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