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Hickert Family History

Hickert 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: Dickert, Rickert, Heckert, Bickert, Lickert, Hockert, Hackert

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Where is the Hickert family from?

You can see how Hickert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hickert families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hickert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hickert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickert 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 Hickert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickert. 47% of Hickert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hickert women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hickert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hickert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickert 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hickert. 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 113 military records available for the last name Hickert. For the veterans among your Hickert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hickert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hickert in 1968 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hickert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickert 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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