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Hickok Family History

Hickok Name Meaning

English: altered form of Hickock from a pet form of Hick or a pet form of Hay

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


Similar surnames: Hick, Hickey, Hicken, Hickle, Hricko, Hickel, Bick, Hicks, Hickcox

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Where is the Hickok family from?

You can see how Hickok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hickok family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hickok families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 29 Hickok families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hickok's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hickok families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hickok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hickok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hickok. 19% of Hickok men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hickok women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hickok were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hickok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hickok 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hickok. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hickok. For the veterans among your Hickok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hickok lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hickok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hickok in 1947 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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