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Hicky Family History

Hicky 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: Hick, Hicks, Hickey, Heck, Dick, Bick, Pick, Wick, Hock, Mick

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Where is the Hicky family from?

You can see how Hicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hicky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hicky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Hicky families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hicky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hicky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hicky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hicky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmers Son were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hicky. 100% of Hicky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hicky women worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hicky 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Hicky. 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 377 military records available for the last name Hicky. For the veterans among your Hicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hicky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hicky in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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