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Hinse Family History

Hinse 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: Hine, Hanse, Hince, Dinse, Hise, Hense, Honse, Hinke, Hinsey, Hinde

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Where is the Hinse family from?

You can see how Hinse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 51 Hinse families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hinse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hinse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinse 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 Hinse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hinse. 78% of Hinse men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    78%
  • Journalier
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hinse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinse 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Hinse. 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 148 military records available for the last name Hinse. For the veterans among your Hinse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hinse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hinse in 1965 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinse 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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