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Kik Family History

Kik Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from Old Polish kika ‘stump (of amputated limb)’. In some cases also an adaptation of German Kick.

Dutch: from the personal name Ki(c)k a pet form of Cornelius.

Dutch: perhaps also a nickname from Middle Dutch kic ‘hardly hearable sound’ for someone who speaks with a low voice.

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


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Where is the Kik family from?

You can see how Kik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kik families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kik's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kik. 34% of Kik men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Trucker
    23%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kik 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Kik. 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 397 military records available for the last name Kik. For the veterans among your Kik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kik lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kik in 1960 was 50, and 92 in 2004.

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