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Dickin Family History

Dickin Surname Meaning

see Dicken.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dickin family from?

You can see how Dickin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Dickin families living in Shropshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dickin's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Dickin families in 1891.
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What did your Dickin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dickin. 28% of Dickin men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 72% of Dickin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickin were Farmer (dairy) and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    28%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Insurance Agent
    12%
  • Farmer (dairy)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dickin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickin 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Dickin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dickin. For the veterans among your Dickin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dickin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dickin in 1967 was 62, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickin 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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