This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dichton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dichton Family History

Dichton 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: Dighton, Dichter, Ditton, Pichon, Duchon, Picton, Deighton, Michon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dichton family from?

You can see how Dichton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dichton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dichton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dichton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dichton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Dichton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dichton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dichton

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Dichton. 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.

View all Dichton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Dichton. For the veterans among your Dichton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dichton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dichton family history

Discover More

What is the average Dichton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dichton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dichton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial