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Fickel Family History

Fickel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Friedrich. North German: unflattering nickname from Low German fickel ‘piglet’.

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Vigil Latin Vigilius.

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


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Where is the Fickel family from?

You can see how Fickel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fickel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fickel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fickel families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fickel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fickel families in 1891.
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What did your Fickel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fickel. 39% of Fickel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fickel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fickel were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fickel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fickel 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Fickel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fickel. For the veterans among your Fickel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fickel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fickel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fickel in 1954 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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