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Dickherber Name Meaning

Probably a nickname for a fat person by the name of Herbert of which Herber is a short form or more likely in the north from Die(c)kherber a topographic and distinguishing name for a Herber living by the dike see Dicke Compare Dickmeyer .

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


Similar surnames: Schermer, Dickler, Dichter, Dickover, Scherber, Dickmeyer, Dirnberger

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Where is the Dickherber family from?

You can see how Dickherber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickherber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Dickherber families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickherber's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dickherber families in 1920.
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What did your Dickherber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dickherber. 55% of Dickherber men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Dickherber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickherber 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dickherber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Dickherber. For the veterans among your Dickherber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickherber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dickherber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dickherber in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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