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Dirkinson Family History

Dirkinson 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: Dickinson, Parkinson, Dickenson, Dickison, Wilkinson, Perkinson

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Where is the Dirkinson family from?

You can see how Dirkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirkinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dirkinson families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirkinson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Dirkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirkinson 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 Dirkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dirkinson. 100% of Dirkinson men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Dirkinson women worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Dirkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirkinson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dirkinson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dirkinson. For the veterans among your Dirkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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