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Dirken Family History

Dirken Surname Meaning

see Durkin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dirken family from?

You can see how Dirken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Dirken families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dirken's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dirken families in 1880.
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What did your Dirken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirken. 100% of Dirken men worked as a Milker.

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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

  • Milker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Dirken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirken 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Dirken. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dirken. For the veterans among your Dirken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirken lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Dirken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dirken in 1981 was 71, and 74 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirken 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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