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Hinke Name Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Hink .

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


Similar surnames: Hinken, Minke, Hinkel, Rinke, Henke, Hinker, Hinkle, Linke, Finke

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Where is the Hinke family from?

You can see how Hinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hinke families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hinke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinke. 46% of Hinke men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hinke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinke were Machinist and Housework. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
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What Hinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinke 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Hinke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hinke. For the veterans among your Hinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hinke in 1955 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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