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Hindal Family History

Hindal Name 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: Handal, Rindal, Tindal, Vinal, Tindall, Sindel, Handa, Zindel, Honda

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Where is the Hindal family from?

You can see how Hindal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hindal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hindal families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hindal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hindal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hindal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hindal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hindal. 43% of Hindal men worked as a Farming. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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What Hindal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Hindal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindal 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Hindal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Hindal. For the veterans among your Hindal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hindal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hindal in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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