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Hinskey Family History

Hinskey 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: Hiskey, Linskey, Hinsey, Hinsley, Insley, Hensley, Kinsey, Hansley

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Where is the Hinskey family from?

You can see how Hinskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinskey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hinskey family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinskey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hinskey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinskey 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 103 census records available for the last name Hinskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinskey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hinskey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hinskey. For the veterans among your Hinskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinskey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hinskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hinskey in 1968 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinskey 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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