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Dictson Family History

Dictson 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: Dickson, Ditton, Picton, Hitson, Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Kitson

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Where is the Dictson family from?

You can see how Dictson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dictson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dictson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Dictson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dictson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dictson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dictson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dictson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dictson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dictson. For the veterans among your Dictson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dictson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Dictson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dictson in 1978 was 73, and 61 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dictson 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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