This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hickles family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hickles Family History

Hickles 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: Rickles, Nickles, Hickle, Mickles, Sickles, Pickles, Tickle, Bickley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hickles family from?

You can see how Hickles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickles families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hickles family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hickles's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hickles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hickles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hickles. 100% of Hickles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Hickles | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hickles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Hickles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hickles

Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Hickles. 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.

View all Hickles immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Hickles. For the veterans among your Hickles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hickles military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hickles family history

Discover More

What is the average Hickles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hickles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hickles in 1967 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hickles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickles 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hickles family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial