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Hikman Family History

Hikman 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: Aikman, Hickman, Hinman, Wikman, Higman, Hilman, Kinman, Titman

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Where is the Hikman family from?

You can see how Hikman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hikman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hikman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Hikman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hikman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hikman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hikman 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 179 census records available for the last name Hikman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hikman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hikman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hikman. For the veterans among your Hikman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hikman lifespan?

Average Hikman life expectancy in 1973 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hikman 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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