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Hihin Family History

Hihin 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: Hain, Hahn, Chin, Helin, Hohn, Huhn, Shin, Hulin, Hedin, Hirn

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Where is the Hihin family from?

You can see how Hihin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hihin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hihin family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hihin's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hihin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Hihin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hihin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hihin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hihin. For the veterans among your Hihin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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