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Shickan Family History

Shickan 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: Hickman, Shipman, Sticka, Sickman, Shifman, Shick, Hicken, Hickam

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Where is the Shickan family from?

You can see how Shickan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shickan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shickan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shickan family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shickan's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Shickan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shickan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Shickan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shickan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shickan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shickan. For the veterans among your Shickan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shickan lifespan?

Average Shickan life expectancy in 1991 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shickan 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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