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Hickein Family History

Hickein 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: Hicken, Hicklin, Hickman, Picken, Ricken, Hickling, Ficklin, Hickey

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Where is the Hickein family from?

You can see how Hickein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hickein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hickein families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hickein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hickein families in 1880.
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What did your Hickein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hickein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Hickein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hickein. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hickein. For the veterans among your Hickein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Hickein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hickein in 1984 was 84, and 68 in 2001.

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