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Hiker Family History

Hiker 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: Kiker, Hiner, Wiker, Hier, Eiker, Piker, Haker, Hiter, Hilker, Hinker

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Where is the Hiker family from?

You can see how Hiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hiker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hiker family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiker's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hiker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Hiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiker 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hiker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hiker. For the veterans among your Hiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiker lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Hiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hiker in 1990 was 64, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiker 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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