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Hinterland Family History

Hinterland Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sunderland, Handeland, Litherland, Haberland, Osterland, Slingerland

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Where is the Hinterland family from?

You can see how Hinterland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinterland family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hinterland families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinterland's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Hinterland families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Hinterland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinterland 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hinterland. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hinterland. For the veterans among your Hinterland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinterland lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Hinterland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hinterland in 1975 was 87, and 68 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinterland 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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