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Dichmont Family History

Dichmont 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: Richmond, Dishmon, Diamond, Dickman, Pichon, Dechant, Hickmott

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Where is the Dichmont family from?

You can see how Dichmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichmont family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Dichmont families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Dichmont families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dichmont's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dichmont families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Dichmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichmont 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Dichmont. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dichmont. For the veterans among your Dichmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dichmont lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichmont 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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