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Hickton Family History

Hickton Surname Meaning

see Higton.

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


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Where is the Hickton family from?

You can see how Hickton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Hickton families living in Manitoba. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hickton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hickton families in 1911.
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What did your Hickton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Knitter Hosiery Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hickton. 19% of Hickton men worked as a Knitter Hosiery Manager and 77% of Hickton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickton were Painter decorator and Insurance Clerk.

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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 1939

  • Knitter Hosiery Manager
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Publican
    13%
  • Painter decorator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Barmaid
    4%
  • Invalid
    4%
  • Insurance Clerk
    3%

What Hickton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hickton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickton 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Hickton. 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 278 military records available for the last name Hickton. For the veterans among your Hickton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hickton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hickton in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickton 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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