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Hyink Name Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Hijink a habitational name from any of several farms so named in the East Netherlands once inhabited by a certain Heye and his kin (see Heye ).

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


Similar surnames: Hink, Sink, Brink, Herink, Blink, Ying, Hinck, Yank, Heine, Haik

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Where is the Hyink family from?

You can see how Hyink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Hyink families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hyink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hyink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hyink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyink. 18% of Hyink men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hyink women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Owner
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hyink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyink 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hyink. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hyink. For the veterans among your Hyink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyink lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hyink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hyink in 1962 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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