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Dierssen Family History

Dierssen 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: Diersen, Riessen, Driessen, Derksen, Doerksen, Dirksen, Dressen

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Where is the Dierssen family from?

You can see how Dierssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierssen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierssen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dierssen families living in California. This was about 73% of all the recorded Dierssen's in USA. California had the highest population of Dierssen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierssen 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 Dierssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dierssen. 100% of Dierssen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dierssen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dierssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Dierssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierssen 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Dierssen. 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 99 military records available for the last name Dierssen. For the veterans among your Dierssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierssen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dierssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dierssen in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierssen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierssen 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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