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Hickin Family History

Hickin Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): from the Middle English personal names Hikin or Hicun diminutives of Hick.

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


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Where is the Hickin family from?

You can see how Hickin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Hickin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hickin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hickin families in 1891.
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What did your Hickin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister Of Religion and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hickin. 34% of Hickin men worked as a Minister Of Religion and 79% of Hickin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickin were Hand Moulder Fireclay Goods Manufacture (heav and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Minister Of Religion
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Hand Moulder Fireclay Goods Manufacture (heav
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Hickin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hickin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickin 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Hickin. 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 492 military records available for the last name Hickin. For the veterans among your Hickin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hickin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hickin in 1956 was 33, and 88 in 2004.

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