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Hinyard Family History

Hinyard 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: Minyard, Sinyard, Ginyard, Hilyard, Vinyard, Linard, Pinard, Wingard

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Where is the Hinyard family from?

You can see how Hinyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinyard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinyard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hinyard family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinyard's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hinyard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinyard 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 299 census records available for the last name Hinyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinyard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hinyard. 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 Hinyard. For the veterans among your Hinyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinyard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hinyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hinyard in 1972 was 60, and 12 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinyard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinyard 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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