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Diek Family History

Diek 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: Dick, Dier, Diak, Dies, Siek, Dieck, Dirk, Diez, Diem, Diep

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Where is the Diek family from?

You can see how Diek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Diek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Diek families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Diek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Diek families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Diek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diek 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Diek. 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 117 military records available for the last name Diek. For the veterans among your Diek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Diek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Diek in 1970 was 84, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diek 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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