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Hickins Family History

Hickins 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: Hipkins, Huckins, Hawkins, Filkins, Firkins, Hopkins, Bicking

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Where is the Hickins family from?

You can see how Hickins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hickins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hickins families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hickins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hickins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickins 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 Hickins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hickins. 100% of Hickins men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hickins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Hickins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickins 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hickins. 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 103 military records available for the last name Hickins. For the veterans among your Hickins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickins lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Hickins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hickins in 1976 was 73, and 58 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hickins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickins 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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