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Hinely Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Heinle a variant of Heinlein .

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


Similar surnames: Hiner, Heiney, Hinesley, Hinkle, Riney, Haney, Nicely, Hainey, Hines

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Where is the Hinely family from?

You can see how Hinely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hinely families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hinely's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hinely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinely. 29% of Hinely men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hinely women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinely were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hinely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinely 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hinely. 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 497 military records available for the last name Hinely. For the veterans among your Hinely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinely lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hinely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hinely in 1962 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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