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Dirking Family History

Dirking 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: Dierking, Dring, Darling, Dorning, Firkins, Mirkin, Bicking, Dilling

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Where is the Dirking family from?

You can see how Dirking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dirking families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dirking's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dirking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirking 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 Dirking ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Dirking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Dirking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirking 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dirking. 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 64 military records available for the last name Dirking. For the veterans among your Dirking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirking lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Dirking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dirking in 1965 was 76, and 36 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dirking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirking 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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