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Hintchey Family History

Hintchey 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: Hinchey, Hanchey, Hitchen, Ritchey, Witchey, Hirschey, Henchey

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Where is the Hintchey family from?

You can see how Hintchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hintchey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hintchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hintchey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hintchey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hintchey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hintchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hintchey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hintchey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hintchey. For the veterans among your Hintchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hintchey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Hintchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hintchey in 1966 was 91, and 95 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hintchey 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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