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Licks Family History

Licks 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: Hicks, Ricks, Lick, Lucks, Vicks, Lincks, Wicks, Nicks, Dicks, Lacks

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Where is the Licks family from?

You can see how Licks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Licks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Licks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Licks families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Licks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Licks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Licks 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 Licks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Licks. 72% of Licks men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Licks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Licks 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Licks. 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 46 military records available for the last name Licks. For the veterans among your Licks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Licks lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Licks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Licks in 1981 was 91, and 92 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Licks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Licks 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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