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Hint Family History

Hint Surname Meaning

see Hints.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hint family from?

You can see how Hint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hint family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hint families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hint families living in British Columbia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hint's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Hint families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hint 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 Hint ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hint. 100% of Hint men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Hint family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hint 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Hint. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hint. For the veterans among your Hint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hint lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hint in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hint

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hint 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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