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Dierke Family History

Dierke 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: Zierke, Fierke, Dierker, Gierke, Dierks, Dierkes, Berke, Pierce, Dier

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Where is the Dierke family from?

You can see how Dierke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Dierke families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dierke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dierke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierke 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 Dierke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dierke. 47% of Dierke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dierke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dierke were Carpenter and 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
    47%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Dierke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Dierke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierke 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Dierke. 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 413 military records available for the last name Dierke. For the veterans among your Dierke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dierke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dierke in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierke 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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