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Hinshon Family History

Hinshon 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: Hinson, Hinton, Winston, Hingston, Hanson, Pinson, Kinson, Hitson

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Where is the Hinshon family from?

You can see how Hinshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinshon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hinshon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinshon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hinshon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinshon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hinshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinshon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hinshon. 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 Hinshon. For the veterans among your Hinshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinshon lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Hinshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hinshon in 1987 was 65, and 45 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinshon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinshon 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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