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Hinkamper Family History

Hinkamper Name 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: Hamper, Kamper, Hinker, Hamer, Kampen, Harper, Kamber, Hammer

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Where is the Hinkamper family from?

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

What did your Hinkamper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hinkamper. 100% of Hinkamper men worked as a Bartender Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Bartender Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hinkamper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkamper 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hinkamper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Hinkamper. For the veterans among your Hinkamper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkamper lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hinkamper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hinkamper in 1959 was 57, and 95 in 2003.

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