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Hainks Family History

Hainks 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: Hanks, Hinks, Haines, Hains, Hain, Banks, Hines, Raines, Haynes

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Where is the Hainks family from?

You can see how Hainks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hainks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hainks families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Hainks's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hainks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainks 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 Hainks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hainks. 100% of Hainks men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Hainks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hainks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainks 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hainks. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hainks. For the veterans among your Hainks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Hainks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hainks in 1971 was 72, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hainks 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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