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Dieckert Family History

Dieckert 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: Dickert, Deckert, Dicker, Decker, Dechert, Dieker, Beckert, Rickert

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Where is the Dieckert family from?

You can see how Dieckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieckert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dieckert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dieckert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dieckert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dieckert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Dieckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieckert 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dieckert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Dieckert. For the veterans among your Dieckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieckert lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Dieckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dieckert in 1974 was 81, and 74 in 1998.

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