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Hiniker Family History

Hiniker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hinker or Dutch Huneker probably from German Huneke.

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


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Where is the Hiniker family from?

You can see how Hiniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiniker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiniker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hiniker families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiniker's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hiniker families in 1911.
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What did your Hiniker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiniker. 42% of Hiniker men worked as a Farming and 50% of Hiniker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiniker were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farming
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hiniker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Hiniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiniker 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hiniker. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hiniker. For the veterans among your Hiniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiniker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hiniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hiniker in 1959 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiniker 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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