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Hickel Family History

Hickel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Hick

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


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Where is the Hickel family from?

You can see how Hickel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hickel family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hickel's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hickel families in 1891.
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What did your Hickel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickel. 24% of Hickel men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hickel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickel were Clerk and Cashier.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%

What Hickel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hickel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickel 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Hickel. 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 658 military records available for the last name Hickel. For the veterans among your Hickel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hickel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hickel in 1952 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickel 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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