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Hineson Family History

Hineson 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: Hinkson, Hingson, Hindson, Hinson, Hinton, Hines, Hingston, Hanson

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Where is the Hineson family from?

You can see how Hineson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hineson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hineson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Hineson families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hineson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hineson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hineson 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 Hineson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hineson. 100% of Hineson 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%

What Hineson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Hineson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hineson 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hineson. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hineson. For the veterans among your Hineson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hineson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hineson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hineson in 1963 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hineson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hineson 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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