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Dikan Family History

Dikan 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: Dinan, Dakan, Divan, Mikan, Kan, Dean, Duan, Qian, Lian, Dickman

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Where is the Dikan family from?

You can see how Dikan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dikan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dikan families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Dikan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Dikan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dikan 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 Dikan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dikan. 100% of Dikan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dikan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Dikan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikan 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Dikan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dikan. For the veterans among your Dikan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dikan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Dikan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dikan in 1972 was 78, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dikan 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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