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Dicen Family History

Dicen 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: Dice, Dicken, Diven, Dicker, Dick, Wien, Nice, Bien, Dinan, Lien

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Where is the Dicen family from?

You can see how Dicen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dicen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dicen families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Dicen's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Dicen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dicen 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 254 census records available for the last name Dicen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dicen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dicen. For the veterans among your Dicen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Dicen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dicen in 1970 was 71, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dicen 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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