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Diersing Family History

Diersing Surname Meaning

German: variant of Diersen.

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


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Where is the Diersing family from?

You can see how Diersing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diersing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diersing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Diersing family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diersing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diersing families in 1891.
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What did your Diersing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diersing. 60% of Diersing men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Diersing women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diersing were Foreman and Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Night Watchman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Diersing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Diersing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diersing 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Diersing. 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 183 military records available for the last name Diersing. For the veterans among your Diersing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diersing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Diersing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Diersing in 1964 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diersing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diersing 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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