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Hinkhouse Family History

Hinkhouse 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: Hillhouse, Brickhouse, Whitehouse, Millhouse, Parkhouse, Limehouse

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Where is the Hinkhouse family from?

You can see how Hinkhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinkhouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Hinkhouse families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hinkhouse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hinkhouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinkhouse 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 Hinkhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinkhouse. 67% of Hinkhouse men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Hinkhouse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinkhouse were Farm Hand 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Plumber
    9%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    55%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Hinkhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinkhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkhouse 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hinkhouse. 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 195 military records available for the last name Hinkhouse. For the veterans among your Hinkhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkhouse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hinkhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hinkhouse in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinkhouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinkhouse 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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