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Hinslow Family History

Hinslow 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: Winslow, Kinslow, Anslow, Denslow, Enslow, Renslow, Inlow, Hinshaw

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Where is the Hinslow family from?

You can see how Hinslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinslow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hinslow families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hinslow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hinslow families in 1880.
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What did your Hinslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinslow. 100% of Hinslow women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Hinslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinslow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hinslow. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hinslow. For the veterans among your Hinslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinslow lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinslow

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