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Dickerhoof Family History

Dickerhoof Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dickerhoff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dickerhoof family from?

You can see how Dickerhoof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickerhoof family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickerhoof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dickerhoof families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dickerhoof's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Dickerhoof families in 1840.
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What did your Dickerhoof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickerhoof. 36% of Dickerhoof men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dickerhoof women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickerhoof were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Dickerhoof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dickerhoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickerhoof 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dickerhoof. 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 232 military records available for the last name Dickerhoof. For the veterans among your Dickerhoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickerhoof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dickerhoof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dickerhoof in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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