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Hinchcliff Family History

Hinchcliff Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Hinchliffe.

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


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Where is the Hinchcliff family from?

You can see how Hinchcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinchcliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinchcliff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Hinchcliff families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hinchcliff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hinchcliff families in 1891.
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What did your Hinchcliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Inspector Po Engineer Dept and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hinchcliff. 50% of Hinchcliff men worked as an Inspector Po Engineer Dept and 81% of Hinchcliff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinchcliff were Serving Machinist and Mantle Saleswoman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Inspector Po Engineer Dept
    50%
  • Serving Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Up Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Mantle Saleswoman
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hinchcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinchcliff 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Hinchcliff. 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 663 military records available for the last name Hinchcliff. For the veterans among your Hinchcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinchcliff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hinchcliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hinchcliff in 1949 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinchcliff 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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