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Dickelson Family History

Dickelson 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: Nickelson, Mickelson, Dickerson, Dickenson, Dickeson, Michelson

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Where is the Dickelson family from?

You can see how Dickelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dickelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dickelson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickelson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dickelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickelson 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 43 census records available for the last name Dickelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickelson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dickelson. 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 Dickelson. For the veterans among your Dickelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickelson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Dickelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dickelson in 1970 was 74, and 32 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickelson 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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