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Hinderliter Family History

Hinderliter Surname Meaning

Altered form of South German Hinderleitner a topographic name from Middle High German hinder ‘behind beyond’.

It signifies a geographical location or feature that is situated behind or beyond a certain point.

The component līte translates to ‘mountainside’, providing context to the name's topographic relevance.

Such names often indicate the landscape's influence on regional identity and heritage.

Understanding the etymology of such names helps in appreciating the cultural and geographical history of the area.

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


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Where is the Hinderliter family from?

You can see how Hinderliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinderliter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinderliter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hinderliter families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinderliter's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hinderliter families in 1840.
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What did your Hinderliter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinderliter. 32% of Hinderliter men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hinderliter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinderliter were Coal Miner and File Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Coal Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • File Clerk
    13%

What Hinderliter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hinderliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinderliter 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Hinderliter. 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 933 military records available for the last name Hinderliter. For the veterans among your Hinderliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinderliter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hinderliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hinderliter in 1959 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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