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Hicken Family History

Hicken Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): from the Middle English personal name Hick with the characteristically West Midland genitival suffix -en.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hicken family from?

You can see how Hicken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hicken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hicken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Hicken families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hicken's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Hicken families in 1911.
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What did your Hicken ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hicken. 74% of Hicken 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
    74%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Farmers Son
    11%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hicken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hicken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hicken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hicken. For the veterans among your Hicken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hicken lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hicken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hicken in 1944 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hicken 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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