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Diecker Family History

Diecker 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: Dicker, Decker, Dieker, Kiecker, Dierker, Duecker, Picker, Bicker

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Where is the Diecker family from?

You can see how Diecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Diecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Diecker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diecker 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 Diecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diecker. 28% of Diecker 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Welder
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Diecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Diecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diecker 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Diecker. 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 51 military records available for the last name Diecker. For the veterans among your Diecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diecker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Diecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Diecker in 1970 was 91, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diecker 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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