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Dickant Family History

Dickant 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, Dickert, Dechant, Dickmann, Dickard, Pickart, Dickhaut

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Where is the Dickant family from?

You can see how Dickant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dickant family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickant's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dickant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickant 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 64 census records available for the last name Dickant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickant 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dickant. 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 Dickant. For the veterans among your Dickant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickant lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Dickant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dickant in 1981 was 84, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickant 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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