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Hickelson Family History

Hickelson 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: Nickelson, Mickelson, Hickerson, Michelson, Hickson, Nickelsen

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Where is the Hickelson family from?

You can see how Hickelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Hickelson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hickelson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hickelson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hickelson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hickelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickelson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hickelson. 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 military records available for the last name Hickelson. For the veterans among your Hickelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickelson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hickelson

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