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Origins of the Dicker surname

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We have a total number of 14050 records for people with the last name Dicker.

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Where do most Dickers live?

In 1921, most Dickers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Dickers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 12,600 records for the Dicker surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Dickers most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Dicker first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Dickers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Dickers in 1921
Dressmaker

68

Laundress

62

General Servant Domestic

36

Domestic Servant

35

Living On Own Means

28

Common Male occupations for Dickers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

83

General Labourer

66

Carpenter

58

Gardener

43

Farm Labourer

37

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