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Diericks Family History

Diericks 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: Diercks, Dierickx, Derick, Frericks, Dircks, Dierks, Dietrick

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Where is the Diericks family from?

You can see how Diericks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diericks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diericks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Diericks families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Diericks's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diericks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diericks 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 Diericks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diericks. 67% of Diericks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Diericks women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Diericks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Diericks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diericks 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Diericks. 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 Diericks. For the veterans among your Diericks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diericks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Diericks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Diericks in 1965 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diericks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diericks 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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