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Dieckhans Family History

Dieckhans 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: Dieckhaus, Dieckmann, Dickhaus, Dieckman, Dickman, Dechant, Dickmann

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Where is the Dieckhans family from?

You can see how Dieckhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieckhans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dieckhans family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieckhans's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dieckhans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Dieckhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieckhans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dieckhans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dieckhans. For the veterans among your Dieckhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieckhans lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Dieckhans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dieckhans in 1968 was 82, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieckhans 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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