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Hickes Family History

Hickes Surname Meaning

see Hicks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hickes family from?

You can see how Hickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Hickes families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hickes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hickes families in 1911.
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What did your Hickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hickes. 67% of Hickes 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
    67%
  • Gardener
    34%

What Hickes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickes 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Hickes. 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 323 military records available for the last name Hickes. For the veterans among your Hickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hickes in 1964 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickes 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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