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Hinzel Family History

Hinzel 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: Henzel, Hinkel, Hanzel, Finzel, Heinzel, Kinzel, Hirzel, Hinze

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Where is the Hinzel family from?

You can see how Hinzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hinzel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hinzel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hinzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Hinzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinzel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hinzel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hinzel. For the veterans among your Hinzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinzel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hinzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hinzel in 1970 was 59, and 85 in 2003.

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