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Hinn Family History

Hinn 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: Kinn, Linn, Pinn, Henn, Finn, Hine, Hann, Ginn, Hunn, Hino

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Where is the Hinn family from?

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

What did your Hinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinn. 31% of Hinn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hinn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinn were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinn 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Hinn. 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 569 military records available for the last name Hinn. For the veterans among your Hinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hinn in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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