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Hinte Family History

Hinte 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, Hince, Hite, Hinote, Hintz, Hunte, Hinke, Hinde, Hintze, Hinze

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Where is the Hinte family from?

You can see how Hinte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hinte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hinte families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hinte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hinte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinte 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 Hinte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinte. 30% of Hinte men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Section Foreman
    20%

What Hinte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinte 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Hinte. 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 269 military records available for the last name Hinte. For the veterans among your Hinte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hinte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hinte in 1965 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinte 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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