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Hingston Family History

Hingston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hinkson.

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


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Where is the Hingston family from?

You can see how Hingston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hingston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 247 Hingston families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hingston's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hingston families in 1891.
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What did your Hingston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hingston. 15% of Hingston men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hingston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hingston were Horseman On Farm and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    9%
  • Horseman On Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hingston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingston 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hingston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hingston. For the veterans among your Hingston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hingston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hingston in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hingston 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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