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Bickam Family History

Bickam 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: Bickham, Hickam, Bick, Bicker, Wickham, Bickel, Micka, Beckum

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Where is the Bickam family from?

You can see how Bickam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bickam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bickam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bickam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bickam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bickam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bickam 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 Bickam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bickam. 100% of Bickam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bickam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Bickam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bickam 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bickam. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bickam. For the veterans among your Bickam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bickam lifespan?

Average Bickam life expectancy in 1972 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bickam 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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