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Hickcox Family History

Hickcox Surname Meaning

English or Scottish: variant of Hickox.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hickcox family from?

You can see how Hickcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickcox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickcox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hickcox families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hickcox's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hickcox families in 1891.
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What did your Hickcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dental Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickcox. 20% of Hickcox men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hickcox women worked as a Dental Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickcox were Superintendent and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Superintendent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dental Assistant
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hickcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickcox 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hickcox. 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 719 military records available for the last name Hickcox. For the veterans among your Hickcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickcox lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hickcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hickcox in 1958 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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