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Dierkes Family History

Dierkes Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Dierks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dierkes family from?

You can see how Dierkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierkes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dierkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dierkes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dierkes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dierkes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierkes 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 Dierkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dierkes. 14% of Dierkes men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Dierkes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dierkes were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    35%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Dierkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dierkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierkes 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Dierkes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dierkes. For the veterans among your Dierkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierkes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dierkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dierkes in 1955 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierkes 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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