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Bickert Family History

Bickert Surname Meaning

German: elaborated form of Bicker or shortened form of Bickhart. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Bickert family from?

You can see how Bickert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bickert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bickert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bickert families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bickert's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Bickert families in 1891.
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What did your Bickert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bickert. 25% of Bickert men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Bickert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bickert were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bickert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bickert 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Bickert. 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 955 military records available for the last name Bickert. For the veterans among your Bickert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bickert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bickert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bickert in 1955 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bickert 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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