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Dickler Family History

Dickler Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name for someone living near a thicket from Middle High German dicke ‘thicket’.

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


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Where is the Dickler family from?

You can see how Dickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dickler families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dickler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dickler families in 1891.
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What did your Dickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickler. 19% of Dickler men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Dickler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickler were Furrier and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Furrier
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickler 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Dickler. 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 230 military records available for the last name Dickler. For the veterans among your Dickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dickler in 1955 was 57, and 98 in 2004.

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