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Hinderlong Family History

Hinderlong 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: Henderson, Herlong, Heinzerling, Wonderling, Hinderman, Anderson

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Where is the Hinderlong family from?

You can see how Hinderlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinderlong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinderlong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hinderlong families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hinderlong's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hinderlong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinderlong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinderlong ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Hinderlong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hinderlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinderlong 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hinderlong. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hinderlong. For the veterans among your Hinderlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinderlong lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Hinderlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hinderlong in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 1998.

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