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Diekoff Family History

Diekoff 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: Niehoff, Dieckhoff, Minkoff, Dierolf, Dimoff, Sieloff, Wikoff, Diego

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Where is the Diekoff family from?

You can see how Diekoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Diekoff families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Diekoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diekoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekoff 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 Diekoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diekoff. 100% of Diekoff 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
    100%

What Diekoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Diekoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekoff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Diekoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Diekoff. For the veterans among your Diekoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekoff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1998, in the United States, Diekoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Diekoff in 1944 was 48, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diekoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekoff 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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