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Hining Family History

Hining 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: Hirning, Vining, Haning, Horning, Henning, Arning, Hering, Honig

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Where is the Hining family from?

You can see how Hining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hining family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hining families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hining family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hining's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hining families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hining 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 Hining ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hining. 60% of Hining men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Hining family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Hining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hining 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hining. 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 91 military records available for the last name Hining. For the veterans among your Hining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hining lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hining in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hining

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hining 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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