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Hinsford Family History

Hinsford 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: Hansford, Winford, Lunsford, Linford, Kingsford, Horsford, Hanford

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Where is the Hinsford family from?

You can see how Hinsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinsford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hinsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hinsford families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hinsford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hinsford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinsford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Hinsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinsford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hinsford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hinsford. For the veterans among your Hinsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinsford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinsford 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 Hinsford

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