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Dickelman Family History

Dickelman 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: Deckelman, Dinkelman, Dickerman, Rickelman, Dickman, Dikeman

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Where is the Dickelman family from?

You can see how Dickelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dickelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dickelman family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dickelman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dickelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickelman 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 Dickelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickelman. 42% of Dickelman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Dickelman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickelman were Chemist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Porter
    12%
  • Chemist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Dickelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Dickelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickelman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dickelman. 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 166 military records available for the last name Dickelman. For the veterans among your Dickelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickelman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dickelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dickelman in 1944 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickelman 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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