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Cinkenhyer Family History

Cinkenhyer 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: Linkenhoker, Linsenmeyer, Lindenmeyer, Reinkemeyer, Winkeler, Kenoyer

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Where is the Cinkenhyer family from?

You can see how Cinkenhyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cinkenhyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cinkenhyer families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cinkenhyer's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Cinkenhyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Cinkenhyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cinkenhyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cinkenhyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Cinkenhyer. For the veterans among your Cinkenhyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cinkenhyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cinkenhyer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cinkenhyer

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