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Shindley Family History

Shindley 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: Hindley, Shindler, Shindle, Lindley, Chandley, Schindler, Grindley

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Where is the Shindley family from?

You can see how Shindley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shindley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shindley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shindley families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shindley's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shindley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shindley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shindley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Shindley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shindley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shindley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shindley. For the veterans among your Shindley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shindley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Shindley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shindley in 1965 was 75, and 95 in 1999.

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