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Hingste Family History

Hingste 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: Hingst, Hingston, Hungate, Wingate, Hengst, Yingst, Hingson, Hinote

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Where is the Hingste family from?

You can see how Hingste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hingste families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hingste's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hingste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hingste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hingste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hingste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingste 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 Hingste. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hingste. For the veterans among your Hingste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingste lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Hingste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hingste in 1981 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hingste 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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