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Hinerichsen Family History

Hinerichsen 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: Hinrichsen, Henrichsen, Erichsen, Hinrichs, Hendricksen, Henricksen

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What did your Hinerichsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Garbage Harder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinerichsen. 100% of Hinerichsen men worked as a Garbage Harder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Garbage Harder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hinerichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinerichsen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hinerichsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hinerichsen. For the veterans among your Hinerichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinerichsen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Hinerichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hinerichsen in 1986 was 64, and 94 in 2002.

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