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Hickem Family History

Hickem 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: Hickey, Hicken, Hickam, Hickel, Dicker, Picker, Hacker, Bicker, Hick

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Where is the Hickem family from?

You can see how Hickem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hickem family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hickem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hickem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hickem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hickem. 100% of Hickem men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Hickem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickem 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hickem. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hickem. For the veterans among your Hickem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hickem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hickem in 1967 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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