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Fickus Family History

Fickus 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: Fickes, Mickus, Firkus, Pickus, Backus, Mikus, Fiscus, Minkus, Wirkus

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Where is the Fickus family from?

You can see how Fickus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fickus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fickus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fickus families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fickus's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Fickus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fickus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fickus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fickus. 100% of Fickus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fickus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Fickus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fickus 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Fickus. 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 145 military records available for the last name Fickus. For the veterans among your Fickus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fickus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fickus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fickus in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fickus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fickus 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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