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Hinders Family History

Hinders Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from Hinderks a variant of Hendriks.

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


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Where is the Hinders family from?

You can see how Hinders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hinders families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hinders's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinders families in 1911.
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What did your Hinders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinders. 45% of Hinders men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hinders women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinders were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hinders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinders 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Hinders. 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 402 military records available for the last name Hinders. For the veterans among your Hinders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinders lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hinders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hinders in 1955 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinders ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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