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Hinkles Family History

Hinkles 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: Hinkle, Winkles, Hinkley, Hines, Winkler, Finkle, Winkley, Tinkler

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Where is the Hinkles family from?

You can see how Hinkles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinkles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hinkles families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hinkles's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hinkles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinkles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinkles. 55% of Hinkles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hinkles women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Hinkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkles 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hinkles. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hinkles. For the veterans among your Hinkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hinkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hinkles in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

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