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Hints Family History

Hints Surname Meaning

from either of two places called Hints (Staffs Shrops) both recorded as Hintes in medieval documents.

The place-names probably derive from Proto-Welsh *hïnt ‘way path’ + Middle English plural -es.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Hints families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hints family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hints families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Hints families living in Shropshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hints's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Hints families in 1891.
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What did your Hints ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wagoner Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hints. 100% of Hints men worked as a Wagoner Heavy Worker and 100% of Hints women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wagoner Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hints. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hints 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Hints. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hints. For the veterans among your Hints ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hints lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Hints life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hints in 1966 was 51, and 47 in 1993.

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