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Hinght Family History

Hinght 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: Hight, Hingst, Light, High, Singh, Hengst, Hignight, Haught, Yingst

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Where is the Hinght family from?

You can see how Hinght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinght family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hinght families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hinght families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hinght's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hinght families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Hinght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinght 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hinght. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hinght. For the veterans among your Hinght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinght lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinght 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinght

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