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Hinrich Family History

Hinrich 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: Heinrich, Hinrichs, Henrich, Hirsch, Fenrich, Heidrich, Henrick

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Where is the Hinrich family from?

You can see how Hinrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hinrich families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hinrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hinrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinrich 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 Hinrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Slater tiler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hinrich. 100% of Hinrich men worked as a Slater tiler and 100% of Hinrich 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Slater tiler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hinrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinrich 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Hinrich. 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 256 military records available for the last name Hinrich. For the veterans among your Hinrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinrich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hinrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hinrich in 1971 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinrich 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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