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Ihnet Family History

Ihnet 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: Ihnen, Ihnat, Ihle, Ebnet, Monet, Hnat, Bohnet, Innes, Vinet, Ahner

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Where is the Ihnet family from?

You can see how Ihnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihnet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ihnet family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ihnet's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Ihnet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ihnet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ihnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihnet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ihnet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ihnet. For the veterans among your Ihnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihnet lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Ihnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ihnet in 1975 was 75, and 95 in 1996.

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