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Hinzman Family History

Hinzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hinzmann.

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


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Where is the Hinzman family from?

You can see how Hinzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hinzman family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinzman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hinzman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinzman 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 Hinzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinzman. 49% of Hinzman men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Hinzman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinzman were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Assistant Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Hinzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hinzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinzman 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 Hinzman. 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 687 military records available for the last name Hinzman. For the veterans among your Hinzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinzman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hinzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hinzman in 1946 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinzman 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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