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Dictrow Family History

Dictrow 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: Disbrow, Dutrow, Mitro, Victor, Trow, Ditton, Crow, Citron, Doctor

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Where is the Dictrow family from?

You can see how Dictrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dictrow family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Dictrow families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dictrow's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dictrow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dictrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Dictrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dictrow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dictrow. 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 Dictrow. For the veterans among your Dictrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dictrow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Dictrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dictrow in 1974 was 61, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dictrow 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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