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Dikins Family History

Dikins 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: Divins, Dinkins, Aikins, Likins, Filkins, Firkins, Diskin, Dockins

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Where is the Dikins family from?

You can see how Dikins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dikins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dikins families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dikins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dikins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Dikins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dikins. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dikins. For the veterans among your Dikins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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