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Hinck Name Meaning

North German: variant of Hink .

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


Similar surnames: Minck, Rinck, Linck, Hock, Hick, Zinck, Finck, Henk, Haack, Kincy

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Where is the Hinck family from?

You can see how Hinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Hinck families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hinck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hinck. 100% of Hinck 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hinck. 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 909 military records available for the last name Hinck. For the veterans among your Hinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hinck in 1957 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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