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Hinajosa Family History

Hinajosa 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: Hinojosa, Hinojos, Hiraoka, Minamoto, Hinton, Linares, Hines, Minas

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Where is the Hinajosa family from?

You can see how Hinajosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinajosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hinajosa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinajosa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hinajosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinajosa 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 Hinajosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinajosa. 50% of Hinajosa men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Hinajosa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinajosa were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Hinajosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Hinajosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinajosa 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Hinajosa. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hinajosa. For the veterans among your Hinajosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinajosa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hinajosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hinajosa in 1974 was 53, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinajosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinajosa 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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