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Hinmars Family History

Hinmars 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: Hindmarsh, Hinman, Hinners, Ditmars, Hinders, Hillary, Mars, Kinman

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Where is the Hinmars family from?

You can see how Hinmars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinmars family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Hinmars families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Hinmars families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinmars's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hinmars families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hinmars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinmars 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hinmars. 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 Hinmars. For the veterans among your Hinmars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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