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Dirkerson Family History

Dirkerson 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: Dickerson, Rickerson, Dunkerson, Jinkerson, Dickenson, Nickerson

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Where is the Dirkerson family from?

You can see how Dirkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirkerson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dirkerson families living in Tennessee. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dirkerson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dirkerson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Dirkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirkerson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dirkerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dirkerson. For the veterans among your Dirkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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