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Dykins Family History

Dykins Surname Meaning

see Dickens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dykins family from?

You can see how Dykins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dykins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Dykins families living in Flintshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dykins's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Dykins families in 1891.
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What did your Dykins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dykins. 50% of Dykins men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Dykins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dykins were Builders Labourer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Steelworks Labourer
    17%
  • Permanent Way Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dykins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykins 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Dykins. 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 273 military records available for the last name Dykins. For the veterans among your Dykins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dykins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dykins in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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