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Dierck Family History

Dierck 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: Dieck, Dirck, Diercks, Derck, Dick, Dimick, Pierce, Dier, Rieck, Deck

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Where is the Dierck family from?

You can see how Dierck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Dierck families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dierck's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dierck families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierck 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 Dierck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dierck. 50% of Dierck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

What Dierck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Dierck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierck 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Dierck. 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 117 military records available for the last name Dierck. For the veterans among your Dierck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Dierck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dierck in 1962 was 86, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierck 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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