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Hichar Family History

Hichar 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: Bachar, Richer, Eicher, Char, Higham, Kuchar, Zachar, Jicha, Sicher

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Where is the Hichar family from?

You can see how Hichar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hichar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hichar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hichar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hichar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hichar 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 Hichar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Hichar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hichar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hichar. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hichar. For the veterans among your Hichar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Hichar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hichar in 1970 was 61, and 62 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hichar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hichar 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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