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Hoinkis Family History

Hoinkis 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: Hinks, Hankin, Hines, Hopkins, Hornik, Hoskin, Honig, Minkus, Points

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Where is the Hoinkis family from?

You can see how Hoinkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoinkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoinkis family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoinkis's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Hoinkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoinkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hoinkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoinkis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hoinkis. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hoinkis. For the veterans among your Hoinkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoinkis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Hoinkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hoinkis in 1972 was 79, and 60 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoinkis 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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