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Dirksmeyer Family History

Dirksmeyer 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: Dickmeyer, Eickmeyer, Berkemeyer, Dreyer, Hockemeyer, Kirchmeier

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Where is the Dirksmeyer family from?

You can see how Dirksmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirksmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirksmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dirksmeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirksmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dirksmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirksmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirksmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirksmeyer. 60% of Dirksmeyer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Dirksmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirksmeyer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dirksmeyer. 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 84 military records available for the last name Dirksmeyer. For the veterans among your Dirksmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirksmeyer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Dirksmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dirksmeyer in 1947 was 38, and 78 in 2003.

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