Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname DICKSON

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Definition: Patronymic name meaning "son of Dick." The given name Dick is a short form of Richard, meaning "brave power," derived from the German "ric" for power or rule and "hard" for brave and hardy.

Surname Origin: English

Alternate Surname Spellings: DICKENSON, DICKINSON, DIXON

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Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching common surnames and picking your DICKSON ancestors out from the crowd.

DICKSON Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of DICKSON ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - DICKSON Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the DICKSON surname.

DICKSON Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Dickson surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Origins of the Surname DICKSON
A very thorough overview of the various hypotheses on the origin of the surname DICKSON and its popular variations, Dickinson, Dixon, and Dickenson.

Surname Finder - DICKSON Genealogy & Family Resources
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Cousin Connect - DICKSON Genealogy Queries
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DistantCousin.com - DICKSON Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name DICKSON.

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