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Hinsberger Family History

Hinsberger 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: Hansberger, Honsberger, Hunsberger, Ernsberger, Rensberger

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Where is the Hinsberger family from?

You can see how Hinsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinsberger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinsberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hinsberger families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hinsberger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinsberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinsberger 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 Hinsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinsberger. 50% of Hinsberger men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Letter Carrier
    50%

What Hinsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Hinsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinsberger 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Hinsberger. 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 223 military records available for the last name Hinsberger. For the veterans among your Hinsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinsberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hinsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hinsberger in 1966 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinsberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinsberger 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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