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Hinesley Family History

Hinesley Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of South German Heinzle a pet form of Heinz . This surname is found mainly in GA and NC.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hinely, Hinkle, Hosley, Linsey, Kneisley, Hisler, Hainley, Kinsley

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Where is the Hinesley family from?

You can see how Hinesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hinesley families living in Delaware. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hinesley's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hinesley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinesley 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 Hinesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinesley. 38% of Hinesley men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hinesley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinesley were Farm Laborer and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hinesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinesley 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hinesley. 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 658 military records available for the last name Hinesley. For the veterans among your Hinesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinesley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hinesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hinesley in 1943 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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