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Hinegen Family History

Hinegen 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: Lingen, Ringen, Bingen, Dineen, Hinger, Tingen, Hinden, Hingtgen

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Where is the Hinegen family from?

You can see how Hinegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinegen family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Hinegen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinegen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hinegen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hinegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinegen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hinegen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hinegen. For the veterans among your Hinegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinegen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinegen

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