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Hince Name Meaning

English: variant of Ince . Altered form of English Hains . Americanized form of German Hintz or Hinz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ince, Hance, Vince, Hinch, Hine, Hille, Linde, Lence, Ponce, Rinne

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Where is the Hince family from?

You can see how Hince families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hince family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hince families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 66 Hince families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hince's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hince families in 1911.
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What did your Hince ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hince. 48% of Hince men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    48%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labourer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hince. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hince 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Hince. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 423 military records available for the last name Hince. For the veterans among your Hince ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hince lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hince life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hince in 1957 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

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