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Hinthorne Family History

Hinthorne 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: Henthorne, Hawthorne, Hathorne, Hanthorn, Henthorn, Hinton, Langhorne

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Where is the Hinthorne family from?

You can see how Hinthorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinthorne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hinthorne families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hinthorne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hinthorne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinthorne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinthorne ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Hinthorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinthorne 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hinthorne. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hinthorne. For the veterans among your Hinthorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinthorne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hinthorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hinthorne in 1966 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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