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Hinzey Family History

Hinzey 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: Hiney, Linzey, Kinzey, Hinsey, Hinze, Hanley, Henley, Hines, Haney

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Where is the Hinzey family from?

You can see how Hinzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinzey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hinzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hinzey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinzey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hinzey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinzey 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 Hinzey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Hinzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hinzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinzey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hinzey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hinzey. For the veterans among your Hinzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinzey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hinzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hinzey in 1969 was 73, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinzey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinzey 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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