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Hinkleman Family History

Hinkleman 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: Winkleman, Hackleman, Hinkelman, Handleman, Hineman, Hileman

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Where is the Hinkleman family from?

You can see how Hinkleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinkleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Hinkleman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinkleman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hinkleman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinkleman 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 Hinkleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinkleman. 27% of Hinkleman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hinkleman women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinkleman were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Hinkleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinkleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkleman 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hinkleman. 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 158 military records available for the last name Hinkleman. For the veterans among your Hinkleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkleman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hinkleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hinkleman in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinkleman 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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