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Hinkes Family History

Hinkes 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: Hines, Hankes, Hindes, Hinkel, Hinks, Hinker, Henkes, Hinken, Hinke

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Where is the Hinkes family from?

You can see how Hinkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hinkes families living in Glamorgan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hinkes's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hinkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinkes 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 Hinkes ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hinkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkes 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Hinkes. 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 181 military records available for the last name Hinkes. For the veterans among your Hinkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hinkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hinkes in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinkes 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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