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Hinckson Family History

Hinckson 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: Hinkson, Hickson, Rickson, Nickson, Hingson, Wickson, Dickson

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Where is the Hinckson family from?

You can see how Hinckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinckson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinckson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hinckson family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinckson's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hinckson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinckson 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 Hinckson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinckson. 100% of Hinckson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hinckson women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Hinckson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Hinckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinckson 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Hinckson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hinckson. For the veterans among your Hinckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinckson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hinckson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hinckson in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinckson 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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