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Hickett Family History

Hickett 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: Hackett, Pickett, Bickett, Fickett, Hockett, Wickett, Rickett

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Where is the Hickett family from?

You can see how Hickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hickett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hickett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hickett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Hickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hickett. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hickett. For the veterans among your Hickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickett lifespan?

Average Hickett life expectancy in 1969 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickett 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.

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