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Hinner Family History

Hinner 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: Pinner, Henner, Linner, Hiner, Kinner, Finner, Hirner, Sinner, Rinner

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Where is the Hinner family from?

You can see how Hinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hinner families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hinner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hinner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinner 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 Hinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinner. 34% of Hinner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hinner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinner were Teacher and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hinner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Hinner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinner 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Hinner. 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 177 military records available for the last name Hinner. For the veterans among your Hinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hinner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hinner in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinner 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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