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Dieckmeyer Family History

Dieckmeyer 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: Dickmeyer, Eickmeyer, Beckmeyer, Wiedmeyer, Brockmeyer, Tiemeyer

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Where is the Dieckmeyer family from?

You can see how Dieckmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieckmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieckmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dieckmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dieckmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dieckmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieckmeyer 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 Dieckmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dieckmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Dieckmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieckmeyer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Dieckmeyer. 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 169 military records available for the last name Dieckmeyer. For the veterans among your Dieckmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieckmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dieckmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dieckmeyer in 1966 was 41, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieckmeyer 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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