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Hienke Family History

Hienke 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: Henke, Hinke, Wienke, Hine, Hanke, Denke, Bielke, Hilke, Henne, Kiene

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Where is the Hienke family from?

You can see how Hienke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hienke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hienke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hienke families living in Nebraska. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hienke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hienke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hienke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hienke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hienke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hienke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hienke. For the veterans among your Hienke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hienke lifespan?

Average Hienke life expectancy in 1999 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hienke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hienke 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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