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Diekes Family History

Diekes 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, Dickes, Dieken, Dienes, Dierkes, Dikes, Dirkes, Dicker

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Where is the Diekes family from?

You can see how Diekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Diekes families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Diekes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Diekes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Diekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Diekes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Diekes. For the veterans among your Diekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekes 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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