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Dierst Family History

Dierst 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: Dienst, Diers, Fierst, Duerst, Dier, Dorst, Durst, Dies, Hirst

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Where is the Dierst family from?

You can see how Dierst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dierst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dierst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dierst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierst 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 Dierst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Social Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dierst. 100% of Dierst women worked as a Social Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    100%

What Dierst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Dierst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierst 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dierst. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dierst. For the veterans among your Dierst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierst lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Dierst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dierst in 1958 was 56, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierst 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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