Origins of the Hinksman surname

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    In 1921, most Hinksmans lived in west-midlands

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    54 Hinksman Travel & migration records
    1,100 Hinksmans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hinksman

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    What are the most common Hinksman first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Hinksmans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Hinksmans in 1921

    Dress Maker

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    Living On Own Means

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Independent

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Hinksmans in 1921

    Gamekeeper

    10

    Spade Tree Maker

    8

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Farm Labourer

    6

    Baker

    3

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