This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dichman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dichman Family History

Dichman 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: Dickman, Richman, Dishman, Eichman, Wichman, Deichman, Hickman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dichman family from?

You can see how Dichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dichman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Dichman family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dichman's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Dichman families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dichman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dichman. 40% of Dichman men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Dichman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dichman were Painter and Clerk.

View Census Data for Dichman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Waitress
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Dichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Dichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dichman

Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Dichman. 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.

View all Dichman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Dichman. For the veterans among your Dichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dichman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dichman family history

Discover More

What is the average Dichman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Dichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dichman in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dichman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dichman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial