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Hynnes Family History

Hynnes 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: Hynes, Hannes, Hennes, Hines, Haynes, Mynes, Henner, Wynne, Henne

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Where is the Hynnes family from?

You can see how Hynnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hynnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hynnes family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hynnes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hynnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Hynnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynnes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hynnes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hynnes. For the veterans among your Hynnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynnes lifespan?

Average Hynnes life expectancy in 1991 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hynnes 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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