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Dykema Family History

Dykema Surname Meaning

Dutch (Groningen) and West Frisian: variant archaic or Americanized of Dijkema a cognate of Dykstra composed with the Frisian suffix -(e)ma ‘(one of the) men of’.

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


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Where is the Dykema family from?

You can see how Dykema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dykema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 102 Dykema families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dykema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dykema families in 1880.
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What did your Dykema ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dykema. 50% of Dykema 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dykema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykema 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Dykema. 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 656 military records available for the last name Dykema. For the veterans among your Dykema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykema lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dykema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dykema in 1954 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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