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Dycker Family History

Dycker 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: Dicker, Ducker, Decker, Picker, Tucker, Hacker, Bicker, Vicker, Ecker

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Where is the Dycker family from?

You can see how Dycker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dycker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dycker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dycker family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dycker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dycker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dycker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Dycker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dycker 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dycker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dycker. For the veterans among your Dycker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dycker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Dycker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dycker in 1964 was 33, and 76 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dycker 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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