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Dirkes Family History

Dirkes Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Dirks.

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


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Where is the Dirkes family from?

You can see how Dirkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dirkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dirkes family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirkes's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dirkes families in 1891.
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What did your Dirkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dirkes. 34% of Dirkes men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dirkes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dirkes were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dirkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirkes 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Dirkes. 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 640 military records available for the last name Dirkes. For the veterans among your Dirkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirkes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dirkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dirkes in 1956 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirkes 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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