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Dickeson Name Meaning

English: shortened form of Dickenson .

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


Similar surnames: Dickason, Dickison, Nickson, Nickelson, Hickerson, Dickes, Dison

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Where is the Dickeson family from?

You can see how Dickeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Dickeson families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dickeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dickeson families in 1911.
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What did your Dickeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dickeson. 46% of Dickeson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dickeson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickeson were Tailor and Teacher. .

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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
    46%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Dickeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickeson 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Dickeson. 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 969 military records available for the last name Dickeson. For the veterans among your Dickeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickeson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dickeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dickeson in 1943 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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