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Hichman Family History

Hichman 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: Hickman, Richman, Hochman, Hitchman, Highman, Eichman, Wichman

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Where is the Hichman family from?

You can see how Hichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hichman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Hichman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hichman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hichman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hichman 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 Hichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hichman. 27% of Hichman men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Hichman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hichman were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Hichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichman 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Hichman. 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 221 military records available for the last name Hichman. For the veterans among your Hichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hichman in 1962 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hichman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hichman 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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