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Hinfey Family History

Hinfey 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: Hiney, Hinsey, Hanley, Henley, Hines, Haney, Binney, Hine, Kinsey

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Where is the Hinfey family from?

You can see how Hinfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinfey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hinfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hinfey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hinfey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hinfey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Hinfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinfey 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Hinfey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hinfey. For the veterans among your Hinfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinfey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hinfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hinfey in 1967 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinfey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinfey 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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