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Dirks Family History

Dirks Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: genitivized patronymic from Dirk.

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


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Where is the Dirks family from?

You can see how Dirks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dirks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dirks families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dirks's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Dirks families in 1891.
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What did your Dirks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dirks. 100% of Dirks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Dirks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirks 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dirks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dirks. For the veterans among your Dirks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirks lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dirks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dirks in 1948 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirks 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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