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Hikson Family History

Hikson 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: Hitson, Hinkson, Hickson, Hilson, Hixson, Higson, Hinson, Hilton

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Where is the Hikson family from?

You can see how Hikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hikson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hikson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hikson family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hikson's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Hikson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hikson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hikson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hikson. For the veterans among your Hikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hikson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hikson 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 Hikson

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