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Dickon Family History

Dickon 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: Dicken, Dickson, Dicker, Dillon, Dick, Dickman, Dacko, Ditton, Pichon

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Where is the Dickon family from?

You can see how Dickon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dickon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Dickon families living in North Carolina. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dickon's in USA. North Carolina and 3 other states had the highest population of Dickon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dickon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickon. 25% of Dickon men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Dickon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickon were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dickon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickon 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Dickon. 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 155 military records available for the last name Dickon. For the veterans among your Dickon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dickon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dickon in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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