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Dickeson Family History

Dickeson Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Dickenson.

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


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Where is the Dickeson family from?

You can see how Dickeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Dickeson families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dickeson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dickeson families in 1891.
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What did your Dickeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Transport Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dickeson. 100% of Dickeson men worked as a Heavy Transport Worker and 83% of Dickeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Heavy Transport Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Dickeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Dickeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickeson 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Dickeson. 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 969 military records available for the last name Dickeson. For the veterans among your Dickeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickeson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dickeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dickeson in 1943 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickeson 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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