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Diekman Family History

Diekman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dieckmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Diekman family from?

You can see how Diekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Diekman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diekman family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diekman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Diekman families in 1891.
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What did your Diekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diekman. 100% of Diekman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Diekman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekman 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Diekman. 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 399 military records available for the last name Diekman. For the veterans among your Diekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Diekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diekman in 1956 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekman 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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