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Dickus Family History

Dickus 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: Dickes, Mickus, Dicks, Pickus, Dicus, Dicker, Dick, Backus, Mikus

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Where is the Dickus family from?

You can see how Dickus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dickus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dickus families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dickus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dickus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dickus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickus. 48% of Dickus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dickus women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Dickus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dickus. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dickus. For the veterans among your Dickus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dickus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dickus in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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