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Hinniger Family History

Hinniger 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: Henniger, Henninger, Hinger, Hiniker, Winiger, Hennigar, Heiniger

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Where is the Hinniger family from?

You can see how Hinniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinniger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hinniger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinniger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hinniger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Hinniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinniger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hinniger. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hinniger. For the veterans among your Hinniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinniger 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 Hinniger

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