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Hincely Family History

Hincely 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: Hinely, Hinckley, Hince, Hinkel, Hiney, Mincey, Nicely, Hinckle

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Where is the Hincely family from?

You can see how Hincely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hincely family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hincely families living in North Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hincely's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hincely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hincely 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 23 census records available for the last name Hincely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hincely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hincely. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hincely. For the veterans among your Hincely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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