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Hiensch Family History

Hiensch 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: Hinsch, Hensch, Hirsch, Huebsch, Rensch, Mensch, Heesch, Hersch

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Where is the Hiensch family from?

You can see how Hiensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiensch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiensch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hiensch families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiensch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hiensch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiensch 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 83 census records available for the last name Hiensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiensch 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hiensch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Hiensch. For the veterans among your Hiensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiensch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Hiensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hiensch in 1972 was 80, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiensch 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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