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Dik Family History

Dik Name 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: Dick, Din, Sik, Vik, Diak, Dia, Dyk, Dirk, Dzik, Dix

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Where is the Dik family from?

You can see how Dik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dik family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Dik's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dik. 50% of Dik men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dik. 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 771 military records available for the last name Dik. For the veterans among your Dik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dik in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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