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Hicke Family History

Hicke 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: Hick, Hilke, Hacke, Hucke, Hicks, Dicke, Hickey, Hipke, Hecke, Ricke

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Where is the Hicke family from?

You can see how Hicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hicke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Hicke families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hicke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hicke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hicke 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 Hicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hicke. 65% of Hicke men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Hicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hicke 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Hicke. 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 556 military records available for the last name Hicke. For the veterans among your Hicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hicke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hicke in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hicke 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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