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Fickess Family History

Fickess 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: Fickes, Ficker, Vickers, Fickel, Wickes, Dickes, Mickens, Mickels

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Where is the Fickess family from?

You can see how Fickess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fickess family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fickess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Fickess families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Fickess's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fickess families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fickess 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 Fickess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fickess. 100% of Fickess men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Fickess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fickess 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fickess. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fickess. For the veterans among your Fickess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fickess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fickess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fickess in 1966 was 61, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fickess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fickess 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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