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Hintan Family History

Hintan 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: Hinton, Hinman, Hilton, Linton, Kinman, Hunton, Henton, Winton, Dinan

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Where is the Hintan family from?

You can see how Hintan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hintan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hintan families living in South Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hintan's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hintan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Hintan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hintan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hintan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hintan. For the veterans among your Hintan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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