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Dirkman Family History

Dirkman 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: Dickman, Kirkman, Diekman, Dorman, Aikman, Hickman, Markman, Barkman

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Where is the Dirkman family from?

You can see how Dirkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirkman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dirkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dirkman family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirkman's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dirkman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirkman 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 Dirkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dirkman. 43% of Dirkman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dirkman women worked as a Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Dirkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Dirkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirkman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dirkman. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dirkman. For the veterans among your Dirkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirkman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dirkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dirkman in 1964 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dirkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirkman 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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