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Dickesson Family History

Dickesson 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: Dickerson, Dickenson, Dickeson, Mckesson, Nickelson, Mickelson

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Where is the Dickesson family from?

You can see how Dickesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickesson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dickesson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dickesson families living in Tennessee. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dickesson's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Dickesson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickesson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dickesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dickesson. 100% of Dickesson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Dickesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickesson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dickesson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dickesson. For the veterans among your Dickesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickesson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Dickesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dickesson in 1971 was 66, and 69 in 1984.

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