Dickens Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dickens Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dickens family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 62
Female Servant 32
Independent 27
Male Servant 14
Farmer 11
Labourer 11
Brick Layer 7
Cotton Weaver 5
Baker 4
Waterman 4
Carpenter 3
Mariner 3
Independant 3
Cabinet Maker 3
Dress Maker 3
Butcher 3
Clerk 3
Blacksmith 3
Grinder 3
Grocer 2
Miner 2
Pauper 2
Porter 2
Pupil 2
Tailor 2

Dickens Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dickens 100% 18,807
2 Dickins 86% 9,955
3 Dickons 86% 190
4 Duckins 71% 152

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The surname Dickens is the most popular version of all its varients

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