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Hickelton Family History

Hickelton 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: Bickerton, Nickelson, Mickelson, Shackelton, Hickerson, Hilton

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Where is the Hickelton family from?

You can see how Hickelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickelton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hickelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hickelton families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hickelton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hickelton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Hickelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickelton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hickelton. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hickelton. For the veterans among your Hickelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickelton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Hickelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hickelton in 1970 was 65, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickelton 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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