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Hindson Family History

Hindson Name Meaning

English (northern): post-medieval variant of Hinson . Compare Hind and Hine .

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


Similar surnames: Hinkson, Hinds, Winson, Hingson, Hingston, Hillson, Hickson, Eidson

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Where is the Hindson family from?

You can see how Hindson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hindson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 198 Hindson families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hindson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hindson families in 1891.
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What did your Hindson 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 Hindson. 22% of Hindson men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Hindson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hindson were General Labourer Heavy Worker 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
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Farmer Retired
    8%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hindson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hindson. 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 908 military records available for the last name Hindson. For the veterans among your Hindson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hindson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hindson in 1956 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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