Hindle Family History

Hindle Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and West Yorkshire) is a habitational name derived from Hindle in Altham Chapelry (Lancashire), which traces its origins back to Old English hind meaning 'hind female deer' combined with hyll meaning 'hill'.

Additionally, it is a habitational name from Hendal in Withyham or Hendall in Buxted, both located in Sussex.

This also originates from Old English, with hind signifying 'hind female deer' and dæl meaning 'valley'.

These names reflect the English tradition of using geographical features in naming conventions.

Such distinctions help to trace lineage and geographically contextualize these names within their respective regions.

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

Similar surnames: Hindley, Windle, Ingle, Finkle, Idle, Dingle, Hind, Hille, Linde, Ringle

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Where is the Hindle family from?

You can see how Hindle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hindle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3,114 Hindle families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hindle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hindle families in 1891.

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What did your Hindle 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 Hindle. 11% of Hindle men worked as a General labourer and 60% of Hindle women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hindle were Cotton spinner and Incapacitated.

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General labourer

11%

Cotton weaver

10%

Incapacitated

Cotton spinner

Unpaid domestic duties

60%

Cotton weaver

11%

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

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Census Record

There are 58K census records available for the last name Hindle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6K immigration records available for the last name Hindle. 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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Military Records

There are 4K military records available for the last name Hindle. For the veterans among your Hindle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hindle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hindle in 1954 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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Hindle Surname Meaning

Additionally, it is a habitational name from Hendal in Withyham or Hendall in Buxted, both located in Sussex.

This also originates from Old English, with hind signifying 'hind female deer' and dæl meaning 'valley'.

These names reflect the English tradition of using geographical features in naming conventions.

Such distinctions help to trace lineage and geographically contextualize these names within their respective regions.

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

Where is the Hindle family from?

What did your Hindle ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

11%

Cotton weaver

10%

Incapacitated

Cotton spinner

Unpaid domestic duties

60%

Cotton weaver

11%

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

What Hindle family records will you find?

What is the average Hindle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hindle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hindle in 1954 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

Hindle Family History

Hindle Surname Meaning

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Hindle Surname Meaning

295,000 record(s) for Hindle

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Where is the Hindle family from?

What did your Hindle ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hindle family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hindle family history

What is the average Hindle lifespan?

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