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Hinig Family History

Hinig 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: Honig, Heinig, Hanig, Henig, Hing, Hong, King, Ling, Ying, Ring

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Where is the Hinig family from?

You can see how Hinig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hinig families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hinig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hinig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Hinig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinig 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Hinig. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hinig. For the veterans among your Hinig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Hinig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hinig in 1963 was 91, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinig 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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