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Dicky Family History

Dicky 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: Dick, Dicke, Dicks, Dickey, Dicker, Bick, Duck, Pick, Wick, Hick

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Where is the Dicky family from?

You can see how Dicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dicky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Dicky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dicky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dicky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dicky 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 Dicky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dicky. 35% of Dicky men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Dicky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dicky were Salesman and Operator. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Cook
    28%
  • Operator
    28%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicky 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Dicky. 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 342 military records available for the last name Dicky. For the veterans among your Dicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Dicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dicky in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 1992.

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