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Hinckle Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hinkel .

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


Similar surnames: Hinkle, Hickle, Fickle, Rickle, Henkle, Kinkle, Dinkle, Pickle

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Where is the Hinckle family from?

You can see how Hinckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinckle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hinckle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hinckle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hinckle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinckle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinckle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinckle. 15% of Hinckle men worked as a Clerk and 40% of Hinckle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinckle were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hinckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinckle 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Hinckle. 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 480 military records available for the last name Hinckle. For the veterans among your Hinckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinckle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hinckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hinckle in 1960 was 52, and 87 in 2002.

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