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Hingen Family History

Hingen 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: Lingen, Ringen, Bingen, Hinger, Tingen, Hinden, Hengen, Hinken

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Where is the Hingen family from?

You can see how Hingen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hingen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hingen families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hingen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hingen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Hingen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hingen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hingen. For the veterans among your Hingen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Hingen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hingen in 1967 was 85, and 52 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hingen 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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