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Diker Family History

Diker 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: Dicker, Diver, Dier, Kiker, Daiker, Wiker, Dieker, Eiker, Piker

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Where is the Diker family from?

You can see how Diker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Diker families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diker's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Diker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diker 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 Diker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diker. 40% of Diker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Diker women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diker were Chauffeur and Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Diker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Diker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diker 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Diker. 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 68 military records available for the last name Diker. For the veterans among your Diker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Diker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Diker in 1967 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diker 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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