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Hinell Family History

Hinell 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: Hinely, Pinell, Hill, Hell, Hines, Knell, Hensell, Hipwell, Hine

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Where is the Hinell family from?

You can see how Hinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hinell families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hinell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hinell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinell 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 135 census records available for the last name Hinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hinell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hinell. For the veterans among your Hinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Hinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hinell in 1978 was 60, and 34 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinell 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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