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Dicas Family History

Dicas Surname 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: Dias, Ducas, Dimas, Dicks, Dicus, Dick, Lucas, Vilas, Minas, Damas

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Where is the Dicas family from?

You can see how Dicas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dicas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Dicas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dicas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dicas families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Dicas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dicas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dicas. For the veterans among your Dicas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicas lifespan?

Average Dicas life expectancy in 1983 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dicas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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