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Hicholson Family History

Hicholson Surname 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: Nicholson, Michelson, Nichelson, Nicolson, Nickolson, Chilson

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Where is the Hicholson family from?

You can see how Hicholson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hicholson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hicholson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hicholson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hicholson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hicholson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Hicholson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hicholson 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Hicholson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hicholson. For the veterans among your Hicholson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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