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Hinkler Family History

Hinkler 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: Winkler, Tinkler, Hunkler, Minkler, Hinkle, Hinker, Sinkler, Finkler

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Where is the Hinkler family from?

You can see how Hinkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinkler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hinkler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hinkler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hinkler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinkler 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 Hinkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinkler. 100% of Hinkler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hinkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkler 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Hinkler. 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 212 military records available for the last name Hinkler. For the veterans among your Hinkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hinkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hinkler in 1959 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinkler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinkler 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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