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Fickland Family History

Fickland 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: Wickland, Kirkland, Lackland, Buckland, Ackland, Eckland, Ficklin

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Where is the Fickland family from?

You can see how Fickland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fickland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fickland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Fickland families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fickland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fickland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fickland 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 Fickland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fickland. 43% of Fickland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fickland women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fickland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Fickland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fickland 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fickland. 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 58 military records available for the last name Fickland. For the veterans among your Fickland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fickland lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Fickland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fickland in 1970 was 83, and 101 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fickland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fickland 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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