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Hinske Family History

Hinske 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: Hinke, Hine, Hanke, Hiskey, Hilke, Ganske, Fiske, Hindle, Huske

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Where is the Hinske family from?

You can see how Hinske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hinske families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hinske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hinske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinske 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 Hinske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinske. 38% of Hinske men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hinske women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinske were Laborer and 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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hinske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Hinske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinske 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hinske. 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 99 military records available for the last name Hinske. For the veterans among your Hinske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hinske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hinske in 1963 was 85, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinske 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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