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Hichner Family History

Hichner 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: Richner, Eichner, Hitchner, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Buchner

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Where is the Hichner family from?

You can see how Hichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hichner families living in New Jersey. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hichner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hichner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichner 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hichner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hichner. For the veterans among your Hichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hichner 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 Hichner

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