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Dickerson Family History

Dickerson Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): post-medieval form of Dickeson a shortened form of Dickenson.

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


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Where is the Dickerson family from?

You can see how Dickerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 270 Dickerson families living in Norfolk. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dickerson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dickerson families in 1891.
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What did your Dickerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dickerson. 8% of Dickerson men worked as a Builders Labourer and 70% of Dickerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickerson were Agricultural Labourer and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 206,000 census records available for the last name Dickerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickerson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Dickerson. 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 43,000 military records available for the last name Dickerson. For the veterans among your Dickerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickerson lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Dickerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dickerson in 1940 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickerson 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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