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Hinckes Family History

Hinckes 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: Hincks, Hines, Hankes, Hicks, Hinckley, Wickes, Dickes, Hickey

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Where is the Hinckes family from?

You can see how Hinckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinckes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hinckes families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hinckes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hinckes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinckes 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 Hinckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinckes. 60% of Hinckes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Dduties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Hinckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinckes 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hinckes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hinckes. For the veterans among your Hinckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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