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Hinkel Family History

Hinkel Surname Meaning

German: vowel variant of Henkel.

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


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Where is the Hinkel family from?

You can see how Hinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hinkel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hinkel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hinkel families in 1891.
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What did your Hinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hinkel. 100% of Hinkel 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hinkel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hinkel. For the veterans among your Hinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkel lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hinkel in 1941 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinkel 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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