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Dictus Family History

Dictus 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: Dittus, Dicus, Titus, Dickes, Mickus, Dinius, Mietus, Dacus, Dicks

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Where is the Dictus family from?

You can see how Dictus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dictus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dictus families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Dictus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dictus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dictus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dictus 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 25 census records available for the last name Dictus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dictus 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dictus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dictus. For the veterans among your Dictus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dictus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Dictus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dictus in 1965 was 76, and 68 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dictus 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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