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Dickensen Family History

Dickensen 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: Dickenson, Nickelsen, Dickinson, Mickelsen, Dickens, Dickerson

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Where is the Dickensen family from?

You can see how Dickensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickensen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dickensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Dickensen families living in Virginia. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dickensen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dickensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickensen 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 Dickensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dickensen. 100% of Dickensen men worked as a Bank Manager and 100% of Dickensen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dickensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Dickensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickensen 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Dickensen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dickensen. For the veterans among your Dickensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickensen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Dickensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dickensen in 1980 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickensen 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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