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Hickison Family History

Hickison 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: Hickson, Dickison, Rickson, Hinkson, Nickson, Dickinson, Richison

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Where is the Hickison family from?

You can see how Hickison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hickison families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hickison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hickison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hickison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickison. 100% of Hickison men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hickison women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Hickison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Hickison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickison 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hickison. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hickison. For the veterans among your Hickison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickison lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Hickison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hickison in 1953 was 76, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickison 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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