Origins of the Dickey surname

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    In 1921, most Dickeys lived in london

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    4,600 Dickey Travel & migration records
    1,100 Dickeys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dickey

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    Common jobs for Dickeys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dickeys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    8

    Cigar Maker

    5

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Dress Maker

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Dickeys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    82

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    62

    General Farmers

    36

    Tinsmiths

    30

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    24

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