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Lickes Family History

Lickes 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: Wickes, Dickes, Lickey, Fickes, Licker, Likes, Ickes, Dicker, Picker

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Where is the Lickes family from?

You can see how Lickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lickes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lickes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Lickes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lickes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lickes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lickes 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 Lickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lickes. 100% of Lickes 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
    100%

What Lickes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Lickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lickes 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Lickes. 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 44 military records available for the last name Lickes. For the veterans among your Lickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lickes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1985, in the United States, Lickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lickes in 1960 was 72, and 79 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lickes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lickes 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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