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Dictr Family History

Dictr 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: Dicker, Dick, Dichter, Victor, Diver, Doctor, Dier, Dice, Diltz

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Where is the Dictr family from?

You can see how Dictr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dictr family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dictr family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dictr's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dictr families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Dictr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dictr 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dictr. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dictr. For the veterans among your Dictr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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