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Hindt Family History

Hindt 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: Hind, Hundt, Sindt, Gindt, Kindt, Lindt, Mindt, Hinds, Hinde, Windt

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Where is the Hindt family from?

You can see how Hindt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hindt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hindt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hindt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hindt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hindt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hindt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hindt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hindt. 60% of Hindt 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Hindt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hindt 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hindt. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hindt. For the veterans among your Hindt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hindt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hindt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hindt in 1962 was 38, and 60 in 2004.

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