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![Show Contents]() Dykeman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Dykeman familyThe surname Dykeman was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Dykeman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dykeman research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1532 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Dykeman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dykeman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dyck, Dycke, Dyckere, Dycken, Dyckern, Dick, Dicke, Dickenhausen, Dickenmann, Dickmann, Dyckmeester, Dycxhoorn, Dyke, van Dyke and many more. Early Notables of the Dykeman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dykeman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Dykeman migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Dykeman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Ms. Jane Dykeman U.E., "Dikeman" who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harboutr, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 1
- Mr. Joseph Dykeman U.E. born in Connecticut, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 1
Dykeman Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Mr. Josiah Dykeman U.E., "Dikeman" who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harboutr, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 1
- Ms. Nancy Dykeman U.E., "Dikeman" who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harboutr, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Dykeman (post 1700) | + |
- Wilma Dykeman (1920-2006), American writer of fiction and nonfiction
- James B. Dykeman, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Putnam County, 1872 2
- Howard Dykeman, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1900 2
- Wilma Dykeman Stokely (1920-2006), American writer of fiction and nonfiction
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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