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Deirks Family History

Deirks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dirks, Derks, Deike, Deras, Deis, Deiss, Dilks, Dirk, Berks, Dicks

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Where is the Deirks family from?

You can see how Deirks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deirks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deirks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deirks families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Deirks's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Deirks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deirks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deirks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deirks. 100% of Deirks men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Deirks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Deirks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deirks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Deirks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Deirks. For the veterans among your Deirks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deirks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Deirks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deirks in 1967 was 85, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deirks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deirks ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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