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Dichols Family History

Dichols 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: Nichols, Nicholas, Nichol, Michels, Nicholes, Nicholls, Nicols

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Where is the Dichols family from?

You can see how Dichols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichols family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dichols family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dichols's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dichols families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dichols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichols 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dichols. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dichols. For the veterans among your Dichols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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