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Hinricksen Family History

Hinricksen 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: Hinrichsen, Henricksen, Henriksen, Henrickson, Henrichsen

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Where is the Hinricksen family from?

You can see how Hinricksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinricksen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinricksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hinricksen family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinricksen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hinricksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinricksen 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 Hinricksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinricksen. 60% of Hinricksen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hinricksen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinricksen were Truck Diver 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Electric Crane Operator
    10%
  • Truck Diver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Hinricksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Hinricksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinricksen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Hinricksen. 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 92 military records available for the last name Hinricksen. For the veterans among your Hinricksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinricksen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hinricksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hinricksen in 1967 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinricksen 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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