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Dicherson Family History

Dicherson 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: Richerson, Dickerson, Michelson, Rickerson, Nichelson, Richeson

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Where is the Dicherson family from?

You can see how Dicherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicherson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dicherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dicherson family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dicherson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dicherson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dicherson 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 Dicherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dicherson. 50% of Dicherson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dicherson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dicherson were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Dicherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Dicherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicherson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dicherson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dicherson. For the veterans among your Dicherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicherson lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Dicherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dicherson in 1995 was 68, and 26 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dicherson 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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