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Dikman Family History

Dikman 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: Dickman, Aikman, Dikeman, Digman, Wikman, Dykman, Ditman, Diekman

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Where is the Dikman family from?

You can see how Dikman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dikman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dikman family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dikman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dikman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dikman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Dikman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikman 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dikman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dikman. For the veterans among your Dikman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dikman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Dikman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dikman in 1985 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dikman 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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