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Diers Family History

Diers Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Dierks.

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


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Where is the Diers family from?

You can see how Diers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Diers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Diers families living in Sussex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Diers's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Diers families in 1891.
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What did your Diers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diers. 100% of Diers 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Diers. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Diers. For the veterans among your Diers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Diers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Diers in 1949 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diers 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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