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Hinsh Family History

Hinsh 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: Hinch, Hinsch, Hirsh, Hirsch, Winch, Hines, Finch, Hils, High, Lins

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Where is the Hinsh family from?

You can see how Hinsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hinsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hinsh families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hinsh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hinsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinsh 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 Hinsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinsh. 100% of Hinsh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hinsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Hinsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinsh 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hinsh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hinsh. For the veterans among your Hinsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinsh lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Hinsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hinsh in 1994 was 95, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinsh 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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