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Shickman Family History

Shickman 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, Sickman, Brickman, Dickman, Hackman, Speckman, Steckman

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Where is the Shickman family from?

You can see how Shickman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shickman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shickman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shickman families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shickman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shickman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shickman 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 Shickman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Shickman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Shickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shickman 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Shickman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shickman. For the veterans among your Shickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shickman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shickman in 1966 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shickman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shickman 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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