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Dichar Family History

Dichar 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: Dicker, Dichter, Bachar, Richer, Eicher, Char, Disher, Kuchar, Dhar

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Where is the Dichar family from?

You can see how Dichar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dichar families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dichar family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dichar's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dichar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dichar 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 Dichar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dichar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dichar. For the veterans among your Dichar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dichar lifespan?

Average Dichar life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichar 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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