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Hindhaugh Family History

Hindhaugh Surname Meaning

from Hindhaugh near Bellingham (Northumb). The origin of the place-name cannot be certain as no medieval forms have been found.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hindhaugh family from?

You can see how Hindhaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindhaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Hindhaugh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Hindhaugh families living in Northumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hindhaugh's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hindhaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Hindhaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hindhaugh. 28% of Hindhaugh men worked as a General Labourer and 97% of Hindhaugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hindhaugh were Colliery Shifter Below and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Colliery Coal Hewer
    19%
  • Colliery Surface Worker
    19%
  • Colliery Shifter Below
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 216 immigration records available for the last name Hindhaugh. 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 219 military records available for the last name Hindhaugh. For the veterans among your Hindhaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindhaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hindhaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hindhaugh in 1974 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

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