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Hinks Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Hink with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Hines, Hanks, Pinks, Dicks, Minns, Inks, Hink, Hinds, Wicks, Hicks

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Where is the Hinks family from?

You can see how Hinks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 53 Hinks families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hinks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinks families in 1911.
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What did your Hinks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hinks. 53% of Hinks men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farmers Son
    18%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hinks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinks 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hinks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hinks. For the veterans among your Hinks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinks lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hinks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hinks in 1945 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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