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Hinnes Family History

Hinnes 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: Hines, Innes, Hindes, Thinnes, Hannes, Hinners, Tinnes, Hennes

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Where is the Hinnes family from?

You can see how Hinnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hinnes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinnes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hinnes families in 1840.
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What did your Hinnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinnes. 32% of Hinnes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hinnes women worked as a Farm 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Hinnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnes 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hinnes. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hinnes. For the veterans among your Hinnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hinnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hinnes in 1972 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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