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Dickes Family History

Dickes Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Dicks.

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


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Where is the Dickes family from?

You can see how Dickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Dickes families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Dickes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dickes families in 1891.
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What did your Dickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dickes. 90% of Dickes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickes 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Dickes. 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 782 military records available for the last name Dickes. For the veterans among your Dickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dickes in 1950 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickes 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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