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Hingsberger Family History

Hingsberger 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: Hansberger, Honsberger, Hunsberger, Highberger, Huntsberger

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Where is the Hingsberger family from?

You can see how Hingsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingsberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hingsberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hingsberger families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hingsberger's in USA. California had the highest population of Hingsberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hingsberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hingsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hingsberger. 70% of Hingsberger women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    70%
  • Housekeeper
    30%

What Hingsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Hingsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingsberger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hingsberger. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hingsberger. For the veterans among your Hingsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingsberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Hingsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hingsberger in 1968 was 60, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hingsberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hingsberger 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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