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Diekema Family History

Diekema 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: Dikeman, Dieker, Sikkema, Dieken, Dieleman, Diekman, Dykema, Miedema

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Where is the Diekema family from?

You can see how Diekema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diekema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Diekema families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Diekema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Diekema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekema 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 Diekema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diekema. 45% of Diekema 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%

What Diekema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Diekema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekema 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Diekema. 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 77 military records available for the last name Diekema. For the veterans among your Diekema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekema lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Diekema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Diekema in 1965 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diekema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekema 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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