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Hinkein Family History

Hinkein 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: Hinken, Hankin, Henkin, Dinkin, Hinkson, Hinkel, Finken, Hinkebein

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Where is the Hinkein family from?

You can see how Hinkein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinkein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hinkein families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinkein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hinkein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hinkein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hinkein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hinkein. For the veterans among your Hinkein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkein lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Hinkein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hinkein in 1980 was 76, and 58 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinkein 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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