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Hinchberger Family History

Hinchberger 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: Eichberger, Highberger, Herschberger, Hansberger, Honsberger

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Where is the Hinchberger family from?

You can see how Hinchberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinchberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinchberger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Hinchberger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinchberger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinchberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinchberger 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 Hinchberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinchberger. 60% of Hinchberger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hinchberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinchberger were Stat Engineer 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Stat Engineer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hinchberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Hinchberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinchberger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hinchberger. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hinchberger. For the veterans among your Hinchberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinchberger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hinchberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hinchberger in 1960 was 23, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinchberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinchberger 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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