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Hintzen Family History

Hintzen Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Hintz.

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


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Where is the Hintzen family from?

You can see how Hintzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hintzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hintzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hintzen families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hintzen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hintzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hintzen 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 Hintzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hintzen. 25% of Hintzen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Hintzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Hintzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hintzen 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Hintzen. 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 323 military records available for the last name Hintzen. For the veterans among your Hintzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hintzen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hintzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hintzen in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hintzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hintzen 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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