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Dieroff Family History

Dieroff 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: Dierolf, Niehoff, Doroff, Dimoff, Sieloff, Shroff, Diego, Duboff

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Where is the Dieroff family from?

You can see how Dieroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieroff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieroff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dieroff families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dieroff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dieroff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieroff 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 Dieroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dieroff. 100% of Dieroff men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Dieroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Dieroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieroff 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Dieroff. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dieroff. For the veterans among your Dieroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieroff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Dieroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dieroff in 1966 was 89, and 57 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dieroff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieroff 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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