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Hienan Family History

Hienan Surname 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: Heenan, Dinan, Henn, Tiernan, Honan, Kieran, Henman, Hannan, Nieman

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Where is the Hienan family from?

You can see how Hienan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hienan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hienan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hienan families living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hienan's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Hienan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hienan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hienan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hienan 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 Hienan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hienan. For the veterans among your Hienan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hienan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Hienan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hienan in 1972 was 88, and 90 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hienan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hienan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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