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Hincks Family History

Hincks Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Hinks.

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


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Where is the Hincks family from?

You can see how Hincks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hincks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hincks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Hincks families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hincks's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hincks families in 1911.
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What did your Hincks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hincks. 60% of Hincks men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hincks women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hincks were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hincks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hincks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hincks 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 Hincks. 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 900 military records available for the last name Hincks. For the veterans among your Hincks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hincks lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hincks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hincks in 1959 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hincks 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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