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Dikson Family History

Dikson 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, Dison, Dixson, Dillon, Sibson, Lipson, Ditton, Pinson, Sison

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Where is the Dikson family from?

You can see how Dikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dikson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Dikson families living in Fife. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dikson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dikson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dikson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dikson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dikson. 100% of Dikson men worked as a Caster.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Caster
    100%

What Dikson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Dikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikson 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Dikson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dikson. For the veterans among your Dikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dikson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1966, in the United States, Dikson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dikson in 1948 was 53, and 62 in 1966.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dikson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dikson 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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