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Hinders Family History

Hinders Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from Hinderks a variant of Hendriks.

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


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Where is the Hinders family from?

You can see how Hinders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Hinders families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hinders's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hinders families in 1891.
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What did your Hinders ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hinders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinders 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Hinders. 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 402 military records available for the last name Hinders. For the veterans among your Hinders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinders lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hinders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hinders in 1955 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinders 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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