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Hincy Family History

Hincy 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: Hince, Hiney, Hinch, Mincy, Hinck, Kincy, Hency, Henry, Hick, Winch

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Where is the Hincy family from?

You can see how Hincy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hincy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hincy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hincy families living in Kentucky. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hincy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hincy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hincy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hincy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hincy. 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 137 military records available for the last name Hincy. For the veterans among your Hincy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hincy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hincy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hincy in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hincy 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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