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Dikes Name Meaning

English: variant of Dykes

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dykes, Dike, Dokes, Dickes, Likes, Sikes, Dines, Dukes, Mires, Dirkes

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Where is the Dikes family from?

You can see how Dikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dikes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dikes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dikes families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dikes's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dikes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dikes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dikes. 24% of Dikes men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Dikes women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dikes were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Practical Nurse
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dikes 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Dikes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Dikes. For the veterans among your Dikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dikes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dikes in 1963 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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