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Hinckin Family History

Hinckin 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: Hankin, Minchin, Henkin, Dinkin, Minkin, Hindin, Hinck, Hicken

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Where is the Hinckin family from?

You can see how Hinckin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinckin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinckin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hinckin family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinckin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Hinckin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Hinckin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinckin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hinckin. 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 Hinckin. For the veterans among your Hinckin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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