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Dickey Family History

Dickey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dickie from a pet form of the personal name Dick

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


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Where is the Dickey family from?

You can see how Dickey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Dickey families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dickey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dickey families in 1891.
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What did your Dickey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dickey. 50% of Dickey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Dickey 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Taxi Cab Driver
    25%
  • Medical Practitioner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dickey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121,000 census records available for the last name Dickey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickey 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Dickey. 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 31,000 military records available for the last name Dickey. For the veterans among your Dickey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dickey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dickey in 1943 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickey 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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