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Dieks Family History

Dieks 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: Dies, Dilks, Diers, Dicks, Dirks, Dierks, Deeks, Dick, Diego, Ries

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Where is the Dieks family from?

You can see how Dieks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Dieks families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieks's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dieks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Dieks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieks 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dieks. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dieks. For the veterans among your Dieks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieks lifespan?

Average Dieks life expectancy in 1977 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieks 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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