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Hinssen Family History

Hinssen 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: Hanssen, Nissen, Riessen, Bissen, Hessen, Hinkson, Thissen, Janssen

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Where is the Hinssen family from?

You can see how Hinssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinssen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinssen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hinssen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hinssen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hinssen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Hinssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinssen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hinssen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hinssen. For the veterans among your Hinssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinssen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Hinssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hinssen in 1971 was 84, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinssen 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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