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Hinegar Family History

Hinegar 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: Winegar, Binegar, Pinegar, Henegar, Hiner, Brinegar, Hinger, Winegard

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Where is the Hinegar family from?

You can see how Hinegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinegar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hinegar families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hinegar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hinegar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Hinegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinegar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hinegar. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hinegar. For the veterans among your Hinegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinegar lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Hinegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hinegar in 1998 was 58, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinegar 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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