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Hincker Family History

Hincker 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: Hinker, Hiniker, Dicker, Picker, Hacker, Bicker, Vicker, Kinker

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Where is the Hincker family from?

You can see how Hincker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hincker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hincker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hincker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hincker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hincker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hincker 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 208 census records available for the last name Hincker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hincker 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hincker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hincker. For the veterans among your Hincker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hincker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hincker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hincker in 1970 was 79, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hincker 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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