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Dierhsen Family History

Dierhsen 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: Diersen, Derksen, Doerksen, Dirksen, Duerksen, Iversen, Sivertsen

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Where is the Dierhsen family from?

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

There are 2 census records available for the last name Dierhsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierhsen 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 Dierhsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dierhsen. For the veterans among your Dierhsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierhsen lifespan?

Average Dierhsen life expectancy in 1967 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierhsen 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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