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Hinnon Family History

Hinnon 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: Hinton, Hannon, Hennon, Tinnon, Kinnon, Hinson, Hilton, Linton

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Where is the Hinnon family from?

You can see how Hinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hinnon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinnon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hinnon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinnon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Hired Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Hinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnon 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hinnon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hinnon. For the veterans among your Hinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Hinnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hinnon in 1978 was 76, and 68 in 1988.

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