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Dicey Family History

Dicey Surname Meaning

English: possibly a nickname from Middle English disy dissy ‘foolish’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dicey family from?

You can see how Dicey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dicey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Dicey families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dicey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dicey families in 1891.
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What did your Dicey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dicey. 67% of Dicey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

What Dicey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dicey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicey 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Dicey. 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 243 military records available for the last name Dicey. For the veterans among your Dicey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dicey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dicey in 1961 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dicey 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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