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Kickland Family History

Kickland 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: Kirkland, Wickland, Lackland, Buckland, Ackland, Eckland, Stickland

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Where is the Kickland family from?

You can see how Kickland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kickland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kickland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Kickland family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kickland's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kickland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kickland 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 Kickland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kickland. 30% of Kickland men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kickland women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kickland were Plumber and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Kickland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Kickland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kickland 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kickland. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kickland. For the veterans among your Kickland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kickland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kickland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kickland in 1967 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kickland 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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