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Dikes Family History

Dikes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dykes

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


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Where is the Dikes family from?

You can see how Dikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dikes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dikes families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dikes's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dikes families in 1891.
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What did your Dikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dikes. 100% of Dikes 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Dikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikes 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Dikes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dikes. For the veterans among your Dikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dikes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dikes in 1963 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dikes 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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