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Dijkstra Family History

Dijkstra Name 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: Dykstra, Hoekstra, Kerkstra, Hiemstra, Rienstra, Dicker, Distel

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Where is the Dijkstra family from?

You can see how Dijkstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dijkstra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dijkstra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dijkstra families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dijkstra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dijkstra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dijkstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dijkstra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dijkstra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Dijkstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dijkstra 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dijkstra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dijkstra. For the veterans among your Dijkstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dijkstra lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Dijkstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dijkstra in 1976 was 25, and 72 in 2002.

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