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Hinves Family History

Hinves Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Envis with prosthetic H- and sometimes with excrescent -t.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Hinves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hinves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Hinves families living in Hampshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hinves's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hinves families in 1891.
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What did your Hinves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinves. 100% of Hinves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinves 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Hinves. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hinves. For the veterans among your Hinves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinves lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Hinves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hinves in 1983 was 89, and 92 in 1991.

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