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Hinnin Family History

Hinnin 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: Hindin, Finnin, Tinnin, Hinton, Hankin, Henning, Hannon, Henkin

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Where is the Hinnin family from?

You can see how Hinnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Hinnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Hinnin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinnin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hinnin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hinnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hinnin. 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 Hinnin. For the veterans among your Hinnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinnin

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