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Hicklin Family History

Hicklin Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Staffordshire):: from the Middle English personal name Hikelin a double diminutive (Hik‐el‐in) of Hick.

variant of Hickling.

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


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Where is the Hicklin family from?

You can see how Hicklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hicklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hicklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 130 Hicklin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hicklin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hicklin families in 1891.
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What did your Hicklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hicklin. 27% of Hicklin men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Hicklin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hicklin were Limestone Quarrier and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Quarryman
    9%
  • Limestone Quarrier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hicklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hicklin 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Hicklin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hicklin. For the veterans among your Hicklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hicklin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hicklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hicklin in 1952 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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