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Hinzer Family History

Hinzer 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: Hiner, Winzer, Hinger, Linzer, Hinker, Kinzer, Inzer, Hizer, Heinzer

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Where is the Hinzer family from?

You can see how Hinzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hinzer families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hinzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hinzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinzer 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 Hinzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinzer. 100% of Hinzer men worked as a Butler.

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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

  • Butler
    100%

What Hinzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Hinzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinzer 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hinzer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hinzer. For the veterans among your Hinzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1997, in the United States, Hinzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hinzer in 1952 was 57, and 61 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinzer 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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