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Hinnie Family History

Hinnie 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: Winnie, Minnie, Finnie, Kinnie, Binnie, Rinne, Finne, Hine, Kinne

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Where is the Hinnie family from?

You can see how Hinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hinnie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hinnie family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hinnie's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hinnie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnie 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hinnie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hinnie. For the veterans among your Hinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnie 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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