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Diekmann Family History

Diekmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dieckmann.

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


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Where is the Diekmann family from?

You can see how Diekmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diekmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Diekmann families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Diekmann's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Diekmann families in 1880.
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What did your Diekmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diekmann. 43% of Diekmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Diekmann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diekmann were Salesman and Salesman.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Diekmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diekmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekmann 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Diekmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diekmann. For the veterans among your Diekmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekmann lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Diekmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Diekmann in 1945 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekmann 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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