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Hainke Family History

Hainke Name 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: Hanke, Heinke, Haine, Hinke, Hain, Paine, Laine, Raine, Hake, Hance

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Where is the Hainke family from?

You can see how Hainke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hainke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hainke family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hainke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hainke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hainke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hainke. 34% of Hainke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hainke women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Hainke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hainke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainke 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Hainke. 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 149 military records available for the last name Hainke. For the veterans among your Hainke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Hainke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hainke in 1956 was 50, and 84 in 2001.

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