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Hinnen Family History

Hinnen 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: Hannen, Linnen, Hinden, Hennen, Hinken, Finnen, Pinner, Hinton, Hines

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Where is the Hinnen family from?

You can see how Hinnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hinnen families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hinnen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hinnen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinnen 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 Hinnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinnen. 75% of Hinnen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hinnen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hinnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnen 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Hinnen. 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 216 military records available for the last name Hinnen. For the veterans among your Hinnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hinnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hinnen in 1955 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnen 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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