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Hikel Family History

Hikel 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: Wikel, Hinkel, Mikel, Hisel, Himel, Hickel, Kikel, Pike, Kiel, Hill

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Where is the Hikel family from?

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

In 1940, Paper Maker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hikel. 30% of Hikel men worked as a Paper Maker and 100% of Hikel women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Paper Maker
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Hikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hikel 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Hikel. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hikel. For the veterans among your Hikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hikel lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hikel in 1941 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hikel 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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