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Kickham Family History

Kickham 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: Wickham, Kirkham, Bickham, Dockham, Packham, Rackham, Peckham

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Where is the Kickham family from?

You can see how Kickham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kickham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kickham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 41 Kickham families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kickham's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kickham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kickham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kickham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kickham. 16% of Kickham men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kickham women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kickham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kickham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kickham 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Kickham. 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 251 military records available for the last name Kickham. For the veterans among your Kickham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kickham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kickham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kickham in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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