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Dickun Family History

Dickun 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, Dicker, Dick, Dickman, Picken, Ricken, Diskin, Dinkin, Dicke

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Where is the Dickun family from?

You can see how Dickun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dickun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dickun families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickun's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Dickun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickun 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 Dickun ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Dickun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickun 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dickun. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dickun. For the veterans among your Dickun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dickun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dickun in 1963 was 48, and 79 in 2002.

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