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Hicklin Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Staffordshire):: from the Middle English personal name Hikelin a double diminutive (Hik‐el‐in) of Hick . variant of Hickling .

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


Similar surnames: Hickling, Fickling, Nicklin, Acklin, Hickman, Hillin, Hockin, Hickmon

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Where is the Hicklin family from?

You can see how Hicklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hicklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hicklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Hicklin families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hicklin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hicklin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hicklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hicklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hicklin. 100% of Hicklin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hicklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hicklin 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Hicklin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hicklin. For the veterans among your Hicklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hicklin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hicklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hicklin in 1952 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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