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Hickory Family History

Hickory Surname Meaning

English: variant of Acree influenced perhaps by association with the name of the hardwood tree a native of north America.

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


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Where is the Hickory family from?

You can see how Hickory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickory families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hickory families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hickory's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hickory families in 1911.
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What did your Hickory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickory. 34% of Hickory men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hickory women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Sergeant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hickory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickory 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hickory. 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 Hickory. For the veterans among your Hickory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hickory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hickory in 1963 was 63, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hickory 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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