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Diekhoff Family History

Diekhoff 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: Dieckhoff, De Hoff, Rieckhoff, Eickhoff, Niehoff, Neuhoff, Friedhoff

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Where is the Diekhoff family from?

You can see how Diekhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diekhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Diekhoff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Diekhoff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Diekhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekhoff 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 Diekhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diekhoff. 43% of Diekhoff 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Diekhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Diekhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekhoff 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Diekhoff. 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 168 military records available for the last name Diekhoff. For the veterans among your Diekhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diekhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Diekhoff in 1963 was 52, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diekhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekhoff 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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