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Dierson Family History

Dierson 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: Pierson, Duerson, Diersen, Rierson, Person, Merson, Iverson, Reierson

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Where is the Dierson family from?

You can see how Dierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Dierson families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dierson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dierson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dierson. 34% of Dierson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dierson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dierson were Foreman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Dierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dierson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dierson. For the veterans among your Dierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Dierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dierson in 1970 was 75, and 57 in 2001.

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