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Hickner Family History

Hickner 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: Tickner, Rickner, Dicker, Picker, Hacker, Bicker, Vicker, Hackney

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Where is the Hickner family from?

You can see how Hickner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hickner family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hickner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hickner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickner 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 Hickner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hickner. 100% of Hickner men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Hickner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Hickner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hickner. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hickner. For the veterans among your Hickner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hickner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hickner in 1964 was 50, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hickner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickner 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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