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Hindsman Name Meaning

English: variant of Hensman .

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


Similar surnames: Huntsman, Hyndman, Kidman, Hudman, Hodgman, Horsman, Inman, Herdman

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Where is the Hindsman family from?

You can see how Hindsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hindsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hindsman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hindsman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hindsman families in 1911.
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What did your Hindsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hindsman. 40% of Hindsman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hindsman women worked as a House Keeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%
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What Hindsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hindsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindsman 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hindsman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Hindsman. For the veterans among your Hindsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindsman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hindsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hindsman in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

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