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Dierdorff Family History

Dierdorff 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: Deardorff, Overdorff, Oberdorf, Orendorff, Overdorf, Dierolf

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Where is the Dierdorff family from?

You can see how Dierdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierdorff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Dierdorff families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Dierdorff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dierdorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierdorff 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 Dierdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dierdorff. 25% of Dierdorff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dierdorff women worked as a Housewife.

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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%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmig
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dierdorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dierdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierdorff 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Dierdorff. 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 312 military records available for the last name Dierdorff. For the veterans among your Dierdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierdorff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dierdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dierdorff in 1963 was 76, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierdorff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierdorff 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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