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Hinwood Family History

Hinwood Surname Meaning

From Hen Wood in Wootton (Berks) which is recorded as Hynewode in the 12th century.

The place-name derives from Old English hīwan ‘household religious community’ (genitive plural hīgna) + wudu ‘wood’.

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


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You can see how Hinwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Hinwood families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hinwood's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hinwood families in 1891.
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What did your Hinwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bacon Curer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hinwood. 100% of Hinwood men worked as a Bacon Curer and 94% of Hinwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bacon Curer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Cook
    7%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 137 military records available for the last name Hinwood. For the veterans among your Hinwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinwood lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Hinwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hinwood in 1959 was 67, and 102 in 2002.

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