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Gickman Family History

Gickman Name 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: Dickman, Hickman, Rickman, Wickman, Pickman, Eickman, Glickman

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Where is the Gickman family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gickman 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 Gickman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gickman. 100% of Gickman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gickman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gickman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gickman. For the veterans among your Gickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gickman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Gickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gickman in 1980 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

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