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Hinss Family History

Hinss 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: Hines, Hiss, Hinks, Hinds, Biss, Minas, Huss, Hass, Hils, Lins

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Where is the Hinss family from?

You can see how Hinss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hinss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hinss family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hinss's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Hinss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Hinss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinss 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hinss. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hinss. For the veterans among your Hinss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinss lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Hinss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hinss in 1995 was 86, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinss 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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