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Bickson Family History

Bickson 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: Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Buckson, Wickson, Dickson, Brickson

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Where is the Bickson family from?

You can see how Bickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bickson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Bickson family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bickson's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bickson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bickson 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 Bickson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Bickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Bickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bickson 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bickson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bickson. For the veterans among your Bickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bickson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Bickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bickson in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bickson 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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