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Hingtgen Name Meaning

Possibly an ancient form of a derivative of the Dutch personal name Hendrick or its German equivalent Heinrich . Possibly an Americanized form of Limburg Dutch Huntjens or its equivalent Hündgen in adjacent Westphalia: derivatives of Hundt .

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


Similar surnames: Hentges, Wiltgen, Hillen, Hengen, Wintjen, Ringen, Hilton, Lingen

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Where is the Hingtgen family from?

You can see how Hingtgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hingtgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Hingtgen families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hingtgen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hingtgen families in 1920.
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What did your Hingtgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hingtgen. 39% of Hingtgen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Hingtgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hingtgen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hingtgen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Hingtgen. For the veterans among your Hingtgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hingtgen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hingtgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hingtgen in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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