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Dickeman Family History

Dickeman 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: Dickman, Dikeman, Dickerman, Hickman, Dickmann, Deckelman, Rickman

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Where is the Dickeman family from?

You can see how Dickeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dickeman families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dickeman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dickeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dickeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickeman. 29% of Dickeman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dickeman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickeman were Shipping Clerk and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dickeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickeman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dickeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Dickeman. For the veterans among your Dickeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickeman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Dickeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dickeman in 1976 was 82, and 100 in 1994.

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