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Ickes Family History

Ickes Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Icke.

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


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Where is the Ickes family from?

You can see how Ickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ickes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ickes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ickes family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ickes's in United Kingdom. London and 3 other counties had the highest population of Ickes families in 1891.
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What did your Ickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ickes. 32% of Ickes men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Ickes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ickes were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ickes 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Ickes. 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 Ickes. For the veterans among your Ickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ickes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ickes in 1950 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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