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Hinges Family History

Hinges 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: Hines, Hindes, Minges, Hinger, Dinges, Linge, Hunger, Ringer, Finger

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Where is the Hinges family from?

You can see how Hinges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinges family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Hinges families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinges's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hinges families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinges 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 Hinges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinges. 100% of Hinges men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hinges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Hinges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinges 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hinges. 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 228 military records available for the last name Hinges. For the veterans among your Hinges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinges lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Hinges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hinges in 1971 was 65, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinges

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinges 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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