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Fickes Family History

Fickes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fickus or Ficus: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of Feigenbaum from Latin ficus ‘fig tree’.

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


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Where is the Fickes family from?

You can see how Fickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fickes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fickes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fickes families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fickes's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fickes families in 1891.
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What did your Fickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fickes. 21% of Fickes men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Fickes women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fickes were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 479 immigration records available for the last name Fickes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fickes. For the veterans among your Fickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fickes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fickes in 1955 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

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