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Hichborn Family History

Hichborn 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: Eichhorn, Eichorn, Hilborn, Pichon, Hirschhorn, Fishburn, Hochberg

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Where is the Hichborn family from?

You can see how Hichborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichborn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hichborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hichborn family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hichborn's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Hichborn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hichborn 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 Hichborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hichborn. 46% of Hichborn men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Hichborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hichborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichborn 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Hichborn. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hichborn. For the veterans among your Hichborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichborn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hichborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hichborn in 1962 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hichborn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hichborn 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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