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Dichsen Family History

Dichsen 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: Dichter, Eichen, Bichsel, Diersen, Erichsen, Eichten, Dicken, Dickson

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Where is the Dichsen family from?

You can see how Dichsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dichsen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dichsen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dichsen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dichsen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Dichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichsen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dichsen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dichsen. For the veterans among your Dichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dichsen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1998, in the United States, Dichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dichsen in 1947 was 37, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichsen 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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