Kick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
Germany

Early Origins of the Kick family

The surname Kick was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kick family

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Kick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Keck, Kecke, Keckes, Kecks, Keckee, Kecka, Keckk, Kecck, Keeck, Keckks, Keccks, Keack, Kaeck, Geck and many more.

Early Notables of the Kick family

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Kick migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Benjamin Kick, who settled in Philadelphia in 1818
Xaver Kick, who landed in America in 1844-1845 1
Jos Kick, who landed in Cincinnati, Oh in 1844 1
Georg Adam Kick, who arrived in America in 1844-1845 1
Anna Kick, who landed in America in 1844-1845 1
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Kick migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Kick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Kick, aged 35, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "British Empire" 2
John Kick, aged 35, a labourer, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "British Empire" in 1850 2
Jane Kick, aged 28, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "British Empire" in 1850 2
Betsy Kick, aged 5, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "British Empire" in 1850 2
Thomas Kick, aged 2, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "British Empire" in 1850 2

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BRITISH EMPIRE 1850. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850BritishEmpire.htm