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Hinstone Family History

Hinstone 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: Hinton, Winston, Hingston, Pistone, Vanstone, Lidstone, Hailstone

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Where is the Hinstone family from?

You can see how Hinstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hinstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hinstone families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hinstone's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hinstone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hinstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinstone 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hinstone. 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 Hinstone. For the veterans among your Hinstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinstone lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinstone 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinstone

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