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Hinters Family History

Hinters 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: Hinners, Winters, Hinders, Winter, Minter, Hines, Pinter, Hiner

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Where is the Hinters family from?

You can see how Hinters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hinters family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinters's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hinters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinters 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 Hinters ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hinters. 100% of Hinters 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hinters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Hinters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinters 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hinters. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hinters. For the veterans among your Hinters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Hinters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hinters in 1963 was 67, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinters 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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