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Diekenson Family History

Diekenson 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: Dickenson, Dickinson, Dickerson, Dickeson, Wilkenson, Steenson

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Where is the Diekenson family from?

You can see how Diekenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekenson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Diekenson family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Diekenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Diekenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekenson 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 Diekenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Weaver Cotton was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diekenson. 100% of Diekenson women worked as a Weaver Cotton.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Weaver Cotton
    100%

What Diekenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Diekenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekenson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Diekenson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Diekenson. For the veterans among your Diekenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekenson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diekenson

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