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Hiens Family History

Hiens 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: Wiens, Hiers, Viens, Wien, Hees, Bien, Hines, Ries, Lien, Henn

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Where is the Hiens family from?

You can see how Hiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hiens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hiens family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hiens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiens 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 Hiens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiens. 42% of Hiens men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Hiens women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiens were Operator and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    38%
  • Cook
    38%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Hiens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiens 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hiens. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hiens. For the veterans among your Hiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiens lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Hiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hiens in 1977 was 64, and 75 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiens 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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