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Ficks Family History

Ficks 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: Hicks, Ricks, Fickes, Vicks, Fick, Wicks, Nicks, Dicks, Ficke, Finks

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Where is the Ficks family from?

You can see how Ficks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ficks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ficks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ficks families living in Berkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ficks's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ficks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ficks 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 Ficks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ficks. 21% of Ficks men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ficks women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ficks were Farm Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ficks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ficks 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Ficks. 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 252 military records available for the last name Ficks. For the veterans among your Ficks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ficks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ficks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ficks in 1962 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ficks 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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