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Hickmann Family History

Hickmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hick.

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


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Where is the Hickmann family from?

You can see how Hickmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hickmann families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hickmann's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hickmann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickmann 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 Hickmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickmann. 23% of Hickmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hickmann women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hickmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Hickmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickmann 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Hickmann. 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 626 military records available for the last name Hickmann. For the veterans among your Hickmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Hickmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hickmann in 1961 was 56, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hickmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickmann 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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