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Dierf Family History

Dierf 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: Dier, Diers, Lier, Dery, Diego, Dyer, Mier, Bier, Diver, Bieri

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Where is the Dierf family from?

You can see how Dierf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierf family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dierf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dierf family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dierf's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dierf families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dierf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierf 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dierf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dierf. For the veterans among your Dierf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierf lifespan?

Average Dierf life expectancy in 1984 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierf 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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