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Dierken Family History

Dierken 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: Dieken, Diersen, Dierker, Dierkes, Sterken, Sieren, Dieker, Zierke

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Where is the Dierken family from?

You can see how Dierken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dierken families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dierken's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dierken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierken 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 Dierken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dierken. 100% of Dierken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dierken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Dierken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierken 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Dierken. 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 116 military records available for the last name Dierken. For the veterans among your Dierken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dierken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dierken in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierken 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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