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Hinsz Family History

Hinsz 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: Hinz, Hintz, Hines, Hils, Lins, Hans, Hine, Pins, Lintz, Hiner

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Where is the Hinsz family from?

You can see how Hinsz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinsz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hinsz families living in North Dakota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hinsz's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hinsz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinsz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hinsz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinsz. 67% of Hinsz men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

What Hinsz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Hinsz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinsz 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hinsz. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hinsz. For the veterans among your Hinsz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinsz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hinsz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hinsz in 1963 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinsz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinsz 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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