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Hintson Family History

Hintson 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, Hitson, Hinkson, Hingson, Hindson, Hinson, Hilton, Linton

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Where is the Hintson family from?

You can see how Hintson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hintson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hintson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hintson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hintson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hintson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hintson 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 Hintson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hintson. 54% of Hintson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%

What Hintson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Hintson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hintson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hintson. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hintson. For the veterans among your Hintson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hintson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hintson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hintson in 1965 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hintson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hintson 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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