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Hinricks Family History

Hinricks 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: Henricks, Hinrichs, Henrick, Hendricks, Henrichs, Heinrichs, Hincks

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Where is the Hinricks family from?

You can see how Hinricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinricks family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinricks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Hinricks family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hinricks's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Hinricks families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinricks 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 Hinricks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinricks. 45% of Hinricks men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hinricks women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinricks were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%

What Hinricks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hinricks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinricks 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Hinricks. 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 248 military records available for the last name Hinricks. For the veterans among your Hinricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinricks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hinricks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hinricks in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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