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Hoinkes Family History

Hoinkes 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, Heikes, Hankes, Hindes, Oines, Hinkel, Hinks, Hinker, Heinke

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Where is the Hoinkes family from?

You can see how Hoinkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoinkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoinkes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoinkes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoinkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoinkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hoinkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoinkes 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hoinkes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hoinkes. For the veterans among your Hoinkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoinkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hoinkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoinkes in 1968 was 50, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoinkes 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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