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Hinshey Family History

Hinshey 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: Hinchey, Hinsey, Hinsley, Insley, Hensley, Hanchey, Kinsey, Hiskey

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Where is the Hinshey family from?

You can see how Hinshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinshey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinshey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hinshey families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hinshey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hinshey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hinshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinshey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hinshey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hinshey. For the veterans among your Hinshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinshey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinshey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinshey

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