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Diercks Family History

Diercks Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Dierks.

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


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Where is the Diercks family from?

You can see how Diercks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diercks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diercks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Diercks families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Diercks's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Diercks families in 1891.
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What did your Diercks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diercks. 25% of Diercks men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Diercks women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diercks were Proprietor and Cook.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Diercks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diercks 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Diercks. 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 983 military records available for the last name Diercks. For the veterans among your Diercks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diercks lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Diercks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Diercks in 1954 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diercks 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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