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Dykman Name Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Dijkman a topographic name for someone who lived by a dike (Dutch: dijk) and possibly also an occupational name when he has been charged with the maintenance. Americanized form of Dieckmann or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Dolman, Dykeman, Dikeman, Damman, Daman, Hyman, Dickman, Deman, Eyman

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Where is the Dykman family from?

You can see how Dykman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dykman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Dykman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dykman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dykman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dykman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dykman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dykman. 63% of Dykman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Labourer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dykman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykman 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Dykman. 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 465 military records available for the last name Dykman. For the veterans among your Dykman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dykman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dykman in 1962 was 69, and 96 in 2004.

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