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Dirck Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: from the personal name Dirck, a reduced form of Diederik (see Dederick).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dirk, Derck, Dick, Deck, Dieck, Dircks, Mick, Hick, Bick, Rieck

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Dirck Family Origin

Where is the Dirck family from?

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You can see how Dirck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dirck families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dirck family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dirck's in the UK. London and 3 other counties had the highest population of Dirck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dirck Family Occupations

What did your Dirck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Fitter Heavy Worke and Home Help Lecas Health Dept were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Dirck. 50% of Dirck men worked as an Engineers Fitter Heavy Worke and 25% of Dirck women worked as a Home Help Lecas Health Dept. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dirck were Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Engineers Fitter Heavy Worke
    50%
  • Grocers Assistant
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Home Help Lecas Health Dept
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Dirck Historical Records

What Dirck family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dirck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 355 immigration records available for the last name Dirck. 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 Card

There are 431 military records available for the last name Dirck. For the veterans among your Dirck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dirck Life Expectancy

What is the average Dirck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dirck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dirck in 1957 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dirck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirck 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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