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Dickell Family History

Dickell 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: Bickell, Dickel, Nickell, Pickell, Dicker, Bickel, Dickert, Pickel

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Where is the Dickell family from?

You can see how Dickell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dickell families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Dickell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dickell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickell 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 157 census records available for the last name Dickell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickell 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dickell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dickell. For the veterans among your Dickell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickell

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