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Hingson Family History

Hingson Surname Meaning

English (Devon): probably a variant of Hingston. The name in this spelling has died out in England.

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


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Where is the Hingson family from?

You can see how Hingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hingson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hingson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hingson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hingson families in 1891.
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What did your Hingson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hingson. 100% of Hingson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Hingson. 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 335 military records available for the last name Hingson. For the veterans among your Hingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hingson in 1963 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hingson 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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