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Lickner Family History

Lickner 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: Tickner, Lackner, Licker, Luckner, Rickner, Leckner, Lockner

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Where is the Lickner family from?

You can see how Lickner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lickner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lickner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lickner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lickner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lickner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lickner 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 Lickner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lickner. 100% of Lickner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lickner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Lickner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lickner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lickner. 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 31 military records available for the last name Lickner. For the veterans among your Lickner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lickner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lickner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lickner in 1968 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lickner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lickner 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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