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Dickett Family History

Dickett 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: Duckett, Dickert, Pickett, Bickett, Fickett, Wickett, Rickett

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Where is the Dickett family from?

You can see how Dickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dickett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Dickett families living in Dorset. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dickett's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Dickett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickett 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 Dickett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dickett. 100% of Dickett 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Dickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickett 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Dickett. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dickett. For the veterans among your Dickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dickett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dickett in 1965 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickett 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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