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Dikin Family History

Dikin 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: Diskin, Dinkin, Divin, Dakin, Aikin, Drain, Makin, Dinan, Duin, Din

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Where is the Dikin family from?

You can see how Dikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dikin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dikin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dikin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dikin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dikin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Dikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dikin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dikin. For the veterans among your Dikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dikin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dikin in 1967 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dikin 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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