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Hinker Family History

Hinker Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Hink.

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


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Where is the Hinker family from?

You can see how Hinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hinker families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hinker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hinker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinker. 33% of Hinker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hinker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinker were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hinker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinker 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Hinker. 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 280 military records available for the last name Hinker. For the veterans among your Hinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hinker in 1970 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinker 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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