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Hichling Family History

Hichling 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: Hickling, Kichline, Reichling, Hilling, Mechling, Fickling, Hicklin

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Where is the Hichling family from?

You can see how Hichling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hichling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hichling family living in Denbighshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hichling's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hichling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Hichling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichling 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hichling. 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 military records available for the last name Hichling. For the veterans among your Hichling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichling lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hichling 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hichling

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