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Dicow Family History

Dicow 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: Dick, Pico, Fico, Picon, Dice, Dino, Dow, Dicke, Scow, Picot

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Where is the Dicow family from?

You can see how Dicow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dicow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dicow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dicow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dicow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dicow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dicow. For the veterans among your Dicow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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