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Hinish Family History

Hinish 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: Hanish, Minish, Hines, Huish, Sinisi, Danish, Hornish, Nish, Hanis

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Where is the Hinish family from?

You can see how Hinish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hinish families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinish's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Hinish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinish 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 Hinish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinish. 34% of Hinish men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Hinish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinish 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hinish. 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 176 military records available for the last name Hinish. For the veterans among your Hinish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hinish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hinish in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinish 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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