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Hichs Family History

Hichs Name 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, Rich, Sachs, Hick, Hecht, Hines, Hoch, Licht, Hils, High

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Where is the Hichs family from?

You can see how Hichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hichs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hichs families living in Georgia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hichs's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hichs families in 1880.
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What did your Hichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hichs. 53% of Hichs men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hichs women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hichs were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Hichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichs 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Hichs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Hichs. For the veterans among your Hichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichs lifespan?

Average Hichs life expectancy in 2003 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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