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Hickleson Family History

Hickleson 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: Hickson, Nickeson, Dickeson, Hickerson, Rickles, Shackleton, Rickson

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Where is the Hickleson family from?

You can see how Hickleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Hickleson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Hickleson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hickleson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hickleson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hickleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickleson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hickleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hickleson. For the veterans among your Hickleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickleson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickleson 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 Hickleson

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