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Hince Family History

Hince Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ince. Altered form of English Hains. Americanized form of German Hintz or Hinz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hince family from?

You can see how Hince families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hince family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hince families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Hince families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hince's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hince families in 1891.
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What did your Hince ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hince. 43% of Hince men worked as a Gardener and 90% of Hince women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hince were Bank Clerk and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Garage Hand
    29%
  • Bank Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hince. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hince 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Hince. 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 423 military records available for the last name Hince. For the veterans among your Hince ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hince lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hince life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hince in 1957 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hince 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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