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Hinojosa Family History

Hinojosa Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Hinojosa from a derivative of hinojo ‘fennel’. See also Fennell.

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


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Where is the Hinojosa family from?

You can see how Hinojosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinojosa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinojosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 175 Hinojosa families living in Texas. This was about 99% of all the recorded Hinojosa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hinojosa families in 1880.
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What did your Hinojosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinojosa. 37% of Hinojosa men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Hinojosa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinojosa were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Hinojosa. 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 Hinojosa. For the veterans among your Hinojosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinojosa lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hinojosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hinojosa in 1944 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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