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Dickan Family History

Dickan 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, Dicken, Dicker, Dick, Dinan, Hickman, Picken, Dickmann

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Where is the Dickan family from?

You can see how Dickan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dickan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dickan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dickan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dickan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickan 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 Dickan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickan. 34% of Dickan men worked as a Polisher and 100% of Dickan women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Polisher
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Dickan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Dickan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickan 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Dickan. 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 82 military records available for the last name Dickan. For the veterans among your Dickan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Dickan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dickan in 1958 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickan 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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