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Sickell Family History

Sickell 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: Sickel, Bickell, Nickell, Pickell, Sickels, Bickel, Pickel, Seckel

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Where is the Sickell family from?

You can see how Sickell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sickell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sickell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sickell family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sickell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sickell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sickell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sickell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sickell. 100% of Sickell 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%
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What Sickell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Sickell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sickell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sickell. 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 Sickell. For the veterans among your Sickell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sickell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Sickell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sickell in 1965 was 68, and 50 in 1973.

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