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Hindorff Family History

Hindorff 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: Indorf, Handorf, Orndorff, Wendorff, Mundorff, Nondorf, Orendorff

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Where is the Hindorff family from?

You can see how Hindorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hindorff families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hindorff's in USA. California had the highest population of Hindorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hindorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hindorff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hindorff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Hindorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindorff 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hindorff. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hindorff. For the veterans among your Hindorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindorff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hindorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hindorff in 1968 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

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