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Dirkse Family History

Dirkse Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Dirksen.

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


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Where is the Dirkse family from?

You can see how Dirkse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirkse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirkse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dirkse families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirkse's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dirkse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirkse 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 Dirkse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirkse. 30% of Dirkse men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Dirkse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Dirkse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirkse 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Dirkse. 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 139 military records available for the last name Dirkse. For the veterans among your Dirkse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirkse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dirkse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dirkse in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirkse 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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