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Diersch Family History

Diersch 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: Dersch, Giersch, Dietsch, Hirsch, Kirsch, Dietrich, Dorsch, Lersch

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Where is the Diersch family from?

You can see how Diersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diersch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diersch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Diersch families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Diersch's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Diersch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diersch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Diersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diersch 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Diersch. 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 191 military records available for the last name Diersch. For the veterans among your Diersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diersch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Diersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Diersch in 1964 was 65, and 99 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diersch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diersch 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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