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Hihnala Family History

Hihnala 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: Hietala, Huhtala, Vinal, Vignola, Fiala, Haapala, Hakala, Mihal

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Where is the Hihnala family from?

You can see how Hihnala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hihnala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hihnala families living in Minnesota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hihnala's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hihnala families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hihnala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hihnala 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hihnala. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hihnala. For the veterans among your Hihnala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hihnala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hihnala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hihnala in 1965 was 53, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hihnala 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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