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Hinel Family History

Hinel 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: Hines, Hine, Hiner, Hinkel, Hiney, Hinely, Pinel, Hisel, Himel, Hanel

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Where is the Hinel family from?

You can see how Hinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hinel families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Hinel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinel 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 Hinel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hinel. 100% of Hinel men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Hinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hinel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hinel. For the veterans among your Hinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hinel in 1973 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinel 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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