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Hinzmann Family History

Hinzmann Surname Meaning

German: elaborated form of Hinz a pet form of Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Hinzmann family from?

You can see how Hinzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinzmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinzmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hinzmann families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hinzmann's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hinzmann families in 1880.
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What did your Hinzmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinzmann. 43% of Hinzmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hinzmann women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hinzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinzmann 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Hinzmann. 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 650 military records available for the last name Hinzmann. For the veterans among your Hinzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinzmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hinzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hinzmann in 1961 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinzmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinzmann 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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