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Dickley Family History

Dickley 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: Bickley, Dickler, Dickey, Mickley, Dicker, Buckley, Kirkley, Mackley

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Where is the Dickley family from?

You can see how Dickley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dickley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dickley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dickley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Dickley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickley 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dickley. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dickley. For the veterans among your Dickley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Dickley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dickley in 1966 was 74, and 60 in 1983.

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