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Diekow Family History

Diekow 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: Diego, Dieker, Dieken, Duenow, Gielow, Debow, Nienow, Kiesow, Wiskow

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Where is the Diekow family from?

You can see how Diekow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diekow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Diekow families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Diekow's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Diekow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekow 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 Diekow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diekow. 100% of Diekow men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Diekow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Diekow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekow 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Diekow. 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 95 military records available for the last name Diekow. For the veterans among your Diekow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Diekow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Diekow in 1959 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekow 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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