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Hinchman Family History

Hinchman Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Hinchman family from?

You can see how Hinchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinchman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hinchman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hinchman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hinchman families in 1891.
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What did your Hinchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinchman. 16% of Hinchman men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hinchman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinchman were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hinchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinchman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hinchman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hinchman. For the veterans among your Hinchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinchman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hinchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hinchman in 1956 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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