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Hinkal Family History

Hinkal 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: Hinkel, Winkel, Vinal, Finkel, Handal, Rinkel, Hink, Honkala, Dinkel

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Where is the Hinkal family from?

You can see how Hinkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinkal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hinkal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Hinkal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hinkal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinkal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hinkal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Hinkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkal 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 Hinkal. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hinkal. For the veterans among your Hinkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hinkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hinkal in 1964 was 67, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinkal 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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