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Hinklin Family History

Hinklin 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: Hicklin, Hankin, Henkin, Hickling, Dinkin, Ficklin, Conklin, Hinkson

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Where is the Hinklin family from?

You can see how Hinklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinklin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinklin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hinklin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hinklin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hinklin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinklin 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 Hinklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinklin. 100% of Hinklin men worked as a Foreman and 50% of Hinklin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Hinklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Hinklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinklin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hinklin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hinklin. For the veterans among your Hinklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinklin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hinklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hinklin in 1970 was 77, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinklin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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