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Hingess Family History

Hingess 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: Dingess, Hines, Hindes, Minges, Hinger, Dinges, Henness, Hinners

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Where is the Hingess family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hingess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hingess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hingess. 50% of Hingess men worked as an Owner and 100% of Hingess women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hingess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hingess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hingess. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hingess. For the veterans among your Hingess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingess lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Hingess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hingess in 1979 was 91, and 57 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hingess 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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