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Dickenson Family History

Dickenson Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Dicun a pet form of Richard (see Dicken) + son.

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


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Where is the Dickenson family from?

You can see how Dickenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 88 Dickenson families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dickenson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dickenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickenson 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 Dickenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dickenson. 46% of Dickenson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dickenson women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickenson were Student 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Student
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 124,000 census records available for the last name Dickenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickenson 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Dickenson. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Dickenson. For the veterans among your Dickenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickenson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dickenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dickenson in 1945 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dickenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickenson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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