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Hickerson Name Meaning

English: variant of Higginson . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Nickelson, Dickeson, Gilkerson, Nickerson, Hankerson, Dickerson

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Where is the Hickerson family from?

You can see how Hickerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Hickerson families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hickerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hickerson families in 1911.
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What did your Hickerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hickerson. 38% of Hickerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hickerson women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Hickerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickerson 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Hickerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Hickerson. For the veterans among your Hickerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickerson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hickerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hickerson in 1951 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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