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Fickerson Family History

Fickerson 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: Rickerson, Dickerson, Nickerson, Hickerson, Bickerton, Nickelson

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Where is the Fickerson family from?

You can see how Fickerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fickerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fickerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fickerson families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fickerson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fickerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fickerson 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 Fickerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fickerson. 100% of Fickerson women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Fickerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Fickerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fickerson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fickerson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fickerson. For the veterans among your Fickerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fickerson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Fickerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fickerson in 1981 was 76, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fickerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fickerson 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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