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Hickle Family History

Hickle Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Hickel which derives from a pet form of Hick

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


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Where is the Hickle family from?

You can see how Hickle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hickle families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hickle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hickle families in 1911.
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What did your Hickle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickle. 29% of Hickle men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hickle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickle were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Hickle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hickle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickle 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Hickle. 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 Hickle. For the veterans among your Hickle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hickle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hickle in 1957 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickle 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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