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Hinnells Family History

Hinnells 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: Tinnell, Hennelly, Runnells, Rannells, Minnella, Gunnells, Hinners

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Where is the Hinnells family from?

You can see how Hinnells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hinnells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Hinnells families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hinnells's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hinnells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinnells 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 Hinnells ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hinnells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Hinnells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnells 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hinnells. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hinnells. For the veterans among your Hinnells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnells lifespan?

Average Hinnells life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnells 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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