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Dichner Family History

Dichner 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: Dichter, Richner, Dishner, Eichner, Dicker, Richter, Lichter, Buchner

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Where is the Dichner family from?

You can see how Dichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dichner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dichner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dichner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dichner 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 Dichner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dichner. 100% of Dichner men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Dichner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dichner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dichner. For the veterans among your Dichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dichner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Dichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dichner in 1975 was 87, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dichner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichner 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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