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Jickens Family History

Jickens 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: Mickens, Nickens, Wickens, Dickens, Pickens, Picken, Ricken, Vickers

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Where is the Jickens family from?

You can see how Jickens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jickens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jickens families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jickens's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Jickens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Jickens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jickens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jickens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jickens. For the veterans among your Jickens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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