Dikeman Family History

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Dikeman Name Meaning

Probably in most cases an Americanized spelling of Dutch Dyckman or German Teichmann. However, early forms of English Digman include the spelling Dikeman, and in some cases the name may represent a survival of this older form.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dickman, Dykeman, Aikman, Wiseman, Dishman, Lineman, Wineman, Wideman

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Dikeman Family Origin

Where is the Dikeman family from?

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You can see how Dikeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dikeman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dikeman families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dikeman's in the UK. Cheshire had the highest population of Dikeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dikeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dikeman Family Occupations

What did your Dikeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Maintanence Engineer and Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Dikeman. 50% of Dikeman women worked as a Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Maintanence Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Dikeman Historical Records

What Dikeman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dikeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikeman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 209 immigration records available for the last name Dikeman. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dikeman. For the veterans among your Dikeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dikeman Life Expectancy

What is the average Dikeman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dikeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dikeman in 1962 was 78, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dikeman 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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