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Hickl Family History

Hickl 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: Hick, Hicks, Hickle, Hackl, Hickel, Heck, Hill, Dick, Bick, Pick

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Where is the Hickl family from?

You can see how Hickl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hickl family living in Oklahoma. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hickl's in USA. Oklahoma and 2 other states had the highest population of Hickl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hickl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hickl. 43% of Hickl men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hickl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickl 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Hickl. 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 178 military records available for the last name Hickl. For the veterans among your Hickl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hickl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hickl in 1965 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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