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Hikin Family History

Hikin 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: Aikin, Hain, Hankin, Haskin, Makin, Hakim, Helin, Lakin, Kin, Hulin

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Where is the Hikin family from?

You can see how Hikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hikin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hikin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Hikin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Hikin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hikin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hikin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hikin. 78% of Hikin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Hikin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Hikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hikin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hikin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hikin. For the veterans among your Hikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hikin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Hikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hikin in 1981 was 43, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hikin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hikin 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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