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Hinesly Family History

Hinesly 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: Hinesley, Hinely, Hines, Hoesly, Hiney, Hindsley, Hinsey, Hinsley

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Where is the Hinesly family from?

You can see how Hinesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinesly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinesly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hinesly families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hinesly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hinesly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinesly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinesly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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What Hinesly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Hinesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinesly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hinesly. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hinesly. For the veterans among your Hinesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinesly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hinesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hinesly in 1964 was 52, and 72 in 2003.

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