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Dieke Family History

Dieke 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: Dieker, Dicke, Kieke, Dieken, Rieke, Diede, Dike, Pike, Dicker, Duke

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Where is the Dieke family from?

You can see how Dieke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Dieke families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dieke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dieke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieke 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 Dieke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dieke. 100% of Dieke men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Dieke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Dieke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieke 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Dieke. 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 109 military records available for the last name Dieke. For the veterans among your Dieke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Dieke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dieke in 1955 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dieke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieke 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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