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Dichard Family History

Dichard 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: Richard, Dickard, Orchard, Chard, Pickard, Picard, Dicharry, Bechard

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Where is the Dichard family from?

You can see how Dichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dichard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dichard families living in Hampshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dichard's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dichard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dichard 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 Dichard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dichard. 37% of Dichard men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dichard women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dichard were Spinner and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Spinner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Dichard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichard 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Dichard. 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 155 military records available for the last name Dichard. For the veterans among your Dichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dichard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dichard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dichard in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichard 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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