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Hinkebein Family History

Hinkebein Surname Meaning

German: altered form of Hinkelbein, a nickname for someone with a limp from Middle Low German hinken ‘to limp’ + bein ‘leg’.

This form of the surname is no longer found in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hinkebein family from?

You can see how Hinkebein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkebein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinkebein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hinkebein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinkebein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hinkebein families in 1891.
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What did your Hinkebein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Drug Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinkebein. 100% of Hinkebein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hinkebein women worked as a Drug Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Drug Clerk
    100%

What Hinkebein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Hinkebein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkebein 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hinkebein. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hinkebein. For the veterans among your Hinkebein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkebein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hinkebein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hinkebein in 1966 was 77, and 59 in 2004.

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