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Hickernell Family History

Hickernell Name Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German or perhaps French surname possibly Hagenau .

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


Similar surnames: Nickell, Pickerell, Pickerill, Pickerel, Kernell, Bicknell, Pickrell

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Where is the Hickernell family from?

You can see how Hickernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickernell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hickernell family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hickernell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hickernell families in 1911.
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What did your Hickernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickernell. 13% of Hickernell men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hickernell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickernell were Farm Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hickernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickernell 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hickernell. 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 325 military records available for the last name Hickernell. For the veterans among your Hickernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickernell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hickernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hickernell in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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