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Hineman Family History

Hineman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heinemann.

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


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Where is the Hineman family from?

You can see how Hineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hineman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hineman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hineman families living in Kent. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hineman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hineman families in 1891.
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What did your Hineman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hineman. 29% of Hineman men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Hineman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hineman were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

What Hineman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hineman 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Hineman. 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 852 military records available for the last name Hineman. For the veterans among your Hineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hineman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hineman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hineman in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hineman 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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