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Dicus Family History

Dicus Surname Meaning

Variant of Dycus a surname of (predominantly) English origin.

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


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Where is the Dicus family from?

You can see how Dicus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dicus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Dicus families living in Ohio. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dicus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dicus families in 1840.
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What did your Dicus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dicus. 27% of Dicus men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Dicus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dicus were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Dicus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dicus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicus 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Dicus. 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 Dicus. For the veterans among your Dicus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicus lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dicus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dicus in 1947 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dicus 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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