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Sickman Family History

Sickman Surname Meaning

Possibly also an altered form of Sigman a surname of German origin. Americanized form of German Sickmann.

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


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Where is the Sickman family from?

You can see how Sickman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sickman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sickman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sickman families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sickman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sickman families in 1911.
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What did your Sickman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sickman. 26% of Sickman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Sickman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sickman were Proprietor 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sickman 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Sickman. 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 582 military records available for the last name Sickman. For the veterans among your Sickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sickman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sickman in 1956 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sickman 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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