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Hinsey Family History

Hinsey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hennessy. This form of the surname has now died out in Ireland and Britain.

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


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Where is the Hinsey family from?

You can see how Hinsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Hinsey families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hinsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hinsey families in 1891.
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What did your Hinsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinsey. 100% of Hinsey 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hinsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinsey 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Hinsey. 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 649 military records available for the last name Hinsey. For the veterans among your Hinsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hinsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hinsey in 1962 was 84, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinsey 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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