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Hinith Family History

Hinith 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: Heinitz, Hinch, Hinsch, Hinote, Minich, Hnath, Haith, Hintz, Hanish

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Where is the Hinith family from?

You can see how Hinith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hinith families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hinith family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinith's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hinith families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Hinith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinith 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 immigration records available for the last name Hinith. 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 Hinith. For the veterans among your Hinith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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