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Hickam Family History

Hickam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hicken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hickam family from?

You can see how Hickam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hickam families living in Middlesex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hickam's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hickam families in 1891.
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What did your Hickam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickam. 32% of Hickam men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hickam women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickam were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Hickam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hickam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickam 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hickam. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hickam. For the veterans among your Hickam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickam lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hickam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hickam in 1944 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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