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Dirck Family History

Dirck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dirk and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Dirck is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Dirck family from?

You can see how Dirck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dirck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dirck family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dirck's in United Kingdom. London and 3 other counties had the highest population of Dirck families in 1891.
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What did your Dirck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirck. 50% of Dirck men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Assembler
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dirck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirck 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Dirck. 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 431 military records available for the last name Dirck. For the veterans among your Dirck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dirck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dirck in 1957 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dirck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirck 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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