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Hinbest Family History

Hinbest 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: Henbest, Hines, Hilbert, Hindes, Hiebert, Hibbett, Hingst, Hibbert

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Where is the Hinbest family from?

You can see how Hinbest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinbest family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hinbest family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinbest's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hinbest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinbest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinbest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinbest. 100% of Hinbest 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 650 census records available for the last name Hinbest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinbest 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hinbest. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hinbest. For the veterans among your Hinbest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinbest lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Hinbest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hinbest in 1973 was 53, and 75 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinbest 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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