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Dickhart Family History

Dickhart Surname 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: Bickhart, Dickhaut, Dickert, Lockhart, Dickard, Pickhardt, Pickart

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Where is the Dickhart family from?

You can see how Dickhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dickhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dickhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dickhart families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dickhart's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dickhart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dickhart 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 Dickhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dickhart. 75% of Dickhart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dickhart women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dickhart were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dickhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dickhart 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Dickhart. 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 180 military records available for the last name Dickhart. For the veterans among your Dickhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dickhart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dickhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dickhart in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dickhart 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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