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Hinis Family History

Hinis 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, Hanis, Hinks, Hinds, Danis, Minas, Annis, Manis, Hils, Lins

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Where is the Hinis family from?

You can see how Hinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hinis families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hinis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinis 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 Hinis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinis. 39% of Hinis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Coal Miner
    16%

What Hinis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Hinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hinis. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hinis. For the veterans among your Hinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Hinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hinis in 1984 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinis 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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