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Hiksen Family History

Hiksen 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: Eisen, Hillen, Nissen, Ipsen, Wiesen, Niesen, Heiken, Hitson, Hibben

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Where is the Hiksen family from?

You can see how Hiksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiksen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hiksen families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hiksen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hiksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiksen 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 5 census records available for the last name Hiksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiksen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hiksen. 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 Hiksen. For the veterans among your Hiksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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