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Hinmers Family History

Hinmers 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: Hinners, Hinders, Hines, Hilmer, Hiner, Linders, Hanmer, Hindes

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Where is the Hinmers family from?

You can see how Hinmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hinmers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hinmers families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinmers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hinmers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinmers 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 Hinmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinmers. 100% of Hinmers 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 Hinmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Hinmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinmers 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hinmers. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hinmers. For the veterans among your Hinmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinmers lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Hinmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hinmers in 1991 was 83, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinmers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinmers 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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