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Dierenfield Family History

Dierenfield 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: Edenfield, Greenfield, Wiesenfeld, Bienenfeld, Piercefield

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Where is the Dierenfield family from?

You can see how Dierenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dierenfield family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dierenfield's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Dierenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dierenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder Electric was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dierenfield. 100% of Dierenfield men worked as a Welder Electric. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Welder Electric
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Dierenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierenfield 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dierenfield. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dierenfield. For the veterans among your Dierenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierenfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dierenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dierenfield in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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