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Hinrichs Family History

Hinrichs Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hinrich (see Heinrich).

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


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Where is the Hinrichs family from?

You can see how Hinrichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinrichs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinrichs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hinrichs families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hinrichs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hinrichs families in 1891.
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What did your Hinrichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinrichs. 32% of Hinrichs men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hinrichs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinrichs were Operator and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Hinrichs. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hinrichs. For the veterans among your Hinrichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinrichs lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hinrichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hinrichs in 1943 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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