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Hinslea Family History

Hinslea 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: Hinsley, Insley, Hensley, Hansley, Kinsley, Tinsley, Hindle, Hunsley

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Where is the Hinslea family from?

You can see how Hinslea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinslea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinslea families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hinslea families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinslea's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hinslea families in 1891.
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What did your Hinslea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinslea. 100% of Hinslea women worked as a Shop Assistant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Assistant
    100%

What Hinslea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hinslea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinslea 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 Hinslea. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hinslea. For the veterans among your Hinslea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinslea lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Hinslea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hinslea in 1973 was 82, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinslea 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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