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Dierfield Family History

Dierfield 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: Overfield, Berfield, Sherfield, Winfield, Edenfield, Sheffield

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Where is the Dierfield family from?

You can see how Dierfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dierfield family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dierfield's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dierfield families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Dierfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierfield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dierfield. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dierfield. For the veterans among your Dierfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierfield lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Dierfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dierfield in 1982 was 69, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierfield 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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