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Hinty Family History

Hinty 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: Hiney, Ginty, Hintz, Hilty, Henry, Hunt, Hinton, Pinto, Hines, Haney

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Where is the Hinty family from?

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

What did your Hinty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinty. 28% of Hinty men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hinty women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinty were Farm and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinty 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Hinty. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hinty. For the veterans among your Hinty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hinty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hinty in 1962 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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