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Hainlen Family History

Hainlen 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: Hainley, Heinlen, Hanley, Hillen, Hailes, Haisten, Hanlon, Hallen

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Where is the Hainlen family from?

You can see how Hainlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hainlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hainlen families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hainlen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hainlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainlen 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 Hainlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hainlen. 100% of Hainlen men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hainlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainlen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hainlen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hainlen. For the veterans among your Hainlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainlen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hainlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hainlen in 1962 was 84, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hainlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hainlen 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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