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Hynda Family History

Hynda 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: Handa, Honda, Zynda, Hynds, Hynd, Hand, Hyde, Landa, Hanna, Banda

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Where is the Hynda family from?

You can see how Hynda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynda family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hynda families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Hynda families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hynda's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hynda families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hynda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hynda. 100% of Hynda men worked as a Musician.

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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

  • Musician
    100%

What Hynda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Hynda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynda 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hynda. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hynda. For the veterans among your Hynda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Hynda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hynda in 1962 was 80, and 63 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hynda 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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