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Hinthom Family History

Hinthom 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, Hilton, Linton, Pinto, Windham, Witham, Hunton, Henton

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Where is the Hinthom family from?

You can see how Hinthom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinthom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hinthom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinthom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hinthom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinthom 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 26 census records available for the last name Hinthom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinthom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hinthom. 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 Hinthom. For the veterans among your Hinthom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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