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Hinnant Family History

Hinnant Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Walloon Hinant: nickname from hinant ‘spirited energetic’.

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


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Where is the Hinnant family from?

You can see how Hinnant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinnant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hinnant families living in North Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hinnant's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hinnant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinnant 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 Hinnant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinnant. 29% of Hinnant men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hinnant women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinnant were Salesman and Farm Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hinnant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnant 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Hinnant. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hinnant. For the veterans among your Hinnant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnant lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hinnant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hinnant in 1948 was 26, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnant 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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