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Hinnerson Family History

Hinnerson 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: Ingerson, Gunnerson, Henderson, Einerson, Jinkerson, Hinners

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Where is the Hinnerson family from?

You can see how Hinnerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hinnerson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Hinnerson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinnerson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hinnerson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinnerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hinnerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Hinnerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnerson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hinnerson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hinnerson. For the veterans among your Hinnerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnerson lifespan?

Average Hinnerson life expectancy in 1969 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnerson 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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