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Jindra Name Meaning

Czech: from the personal name Jindra a form of Jindřich (see Jindrich ).

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


Similar surnames: Vondra, Janda, Binda, Vondrak, Kunda, Jirak, Bindel, Gonda, Minga

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Where is the Jindra family from?

You can see how Jindra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jindra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jindra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Jindra families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Jindra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jindra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jindra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jindra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jindra. 35% of Jindra men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Jindra women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jindra were Farm Laborer and Farm Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Kick Press Operator
    11%
  • Farm Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jindra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jindra 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Jindra. 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 794 military records available for the last name Jindra. For the veterans among your Jindra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jindra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jindra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jindra in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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