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Hinsley Family History

Hinsley Surname Meaning

English:: in Staffordshire and Warwickshire a variant of Ensley with prosthetic H-.

in Yorkshire Lancashirehire and Norfolk a variant of Hinchley itself a variant of Hinchcliffe with development of -cliff to -ley via -liff (see Hinchliffe).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hinsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Hinsley families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hinsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinsley families in 1911.
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What did your Hinsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hinsley. 100% of Hinsley men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 653 immigration records available for the last name Hinsley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hinsley. For the veterans among your Hinsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinsley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hinsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hinsley in 1957 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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