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Hickens Family History

Hickens Surname Meaning

variant of Hicken with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hickens family from?

You can see how Hickens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Hickens families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hickens's in Canada. Prince Edward Island and 1 other province had the highest population of Hickens families in 1911.
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What did your Hickens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickens. 36% of Hickens men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hickens women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickens were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Sales Girl
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Hickens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hickens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickens 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Hickens. 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 161 military records available for the last name Hickens. For the veterans among your Hickens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hickens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hickens in 1964 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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