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Hienton Family History

Hienton 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: Hinton, Henton, Hilton, Linton, Fenton, Hunton, Denton, Kenton

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Where is the Hienton family from?

You can see how Hienton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hienton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hienton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hienton families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hienton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hienton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Hienton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hienton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hienton. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hienton. For the veterans among your Hienton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hienton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hienton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hienton in 1961 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hienton 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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