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Hingstler Family History

Hingstler 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: Kinstler, Singler, Hingston, Sangster, Finster, Tingler, Kingsley

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Where is the Hingstler family from?

You can see how Hingstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingstler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hingstler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hingstler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hingstler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hingstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingstler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hingstler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hingstler. For the veterans among your Hingstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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