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Hinnett Family History

Hinnett 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: Kinnett, Sinnett, Winnett, Sinnott, Minett, Bennett, Dunnett, Hodnett

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Where is the Hinnett family from?

You can see how Hinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hinnett families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hinnett's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hinnett families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hinnett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hinnett. For the veterans among your Hinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnett 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 Hinnett

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