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Hichens Family History

Hichens Surname Meaning

see Hitchens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hichens family from?

You can see how Hichens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hichens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Hichens families living in Cornwall. This was about 84% of all the recorded Hichens's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hichens families in 1891.
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What did your Hichens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hichens. 72% of Hichens men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hichens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hichens were Farmer Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Farmer Retired
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hichens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichens 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Hichens. 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 402 military records available for the last name Hichens. For the veterans among your Hichens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hichens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hichens in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

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