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Hintons Family History

Hintons 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, Hilton, Linton, Hunton, Henton, Winton, Sinton, Kinton

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Where is the Hintons family from?

You can see how Hintons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hintons family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hintons families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hintons's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hintons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hintons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hintons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hintons. 50% of Hintons women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hintons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hintons 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hintons. 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 military records available for the last name Hintons. For the veterans among your Hintons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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