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Hingey Family History

Hingey 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: Hinger, Hiney, Tingey, Hinsey, Hanley, Henley, Tingley, Linge, Hines

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Where is the Hingey family from?

You can see how Hingey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hingey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Hingey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hingey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hingey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hingey 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 251 census records available for the last name Hingey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hingey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hingey. For the veterans among your Hingey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1988, in the United States, Hingey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hingey in 1946 was 44, and 77 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hingey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hingey 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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