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Hinsen Family History

Hinsen 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: Heinsen, Hensen, Hansen, Hinden, Hinken, Hinsey, Hinson, Hinton

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Where is the Hinsen family from?

You can see how Hinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinsen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hinsen families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinsen's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hinsen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hinsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinsen. 34% of Hinsen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hinsen women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinsen were Broker and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Broker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hinsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Hinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinsen 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hinsen. 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 185 military records available for the last name Hinsen. For the veterans among your Hinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hinsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hinsen in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinsen 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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