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Hincksman Family History

Hincksman 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: Hickman, Hindsman, Hinchman, Dickman, Hackman, Huntsman, Tinsman

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Where is the Hincksman family from?

You can see how Hincksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hincksman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hincksman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hincksman families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hincksman's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Hincksman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Hincksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hincksman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hincksman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hincksman. For the veterans among your Hincksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hincksman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hincksman 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 Hincksman

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