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Hichel Family History

Hichel 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: Michel, Eichel, Sichel, Heichel, Richel, Hickel, Michael, Rachel

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Where is the Hichel family from?

You can see how Hichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hichel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hichel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hichel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hichel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hichel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Hichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hichel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hichel. For the veterans among your Hichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichel lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Hichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hichel in 1995 was 72, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hichel 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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