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Ticknor Family History

Ticknor Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Surrey): variant of Tickner. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Ticknor family from?

You can see how Ticknor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ticknor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ticknor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ticknor families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ticknor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ticknor families in 1911.
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What did your Ticknor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ticknor. 24% of Ticknor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ticknor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ticknor were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ticknor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ticknor 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Ticknor. 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 Ticknor. For the veterans among your Ticknor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ticknor lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ticknor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ticknor in 1944 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ticknor 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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