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Dickanson Family History

Dickanson 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: Dickinson, Dickenson, Dickason, Dickson, Dickerson, Dickeson

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Where is the Dickanson family from?

You can see how Dickanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickanson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dickanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Dickanson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickanson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dickanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dickanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickanson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dickanson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dickanson. For the veterans among your Dickanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickanson 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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