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Hickox Family History

Hickox Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Hicock (an extinct surname; see Heacock) with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Hickox family from?

You can see how Hickox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Hickox families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hickox's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hickox families in 1891.
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What did your Hickox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hickox. 71% of Hickox women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Shorthand Typist
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hickox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickox 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Hickox. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hickox. For the veterans among your Hickox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickox lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hickox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hickox in 1950 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickox 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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