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Dirkson Family History

Dirkson 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: Dickson, Dirksen, Rickson, Hinkson, Hickson, Nickson, Berkson

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Where is the Dirkson family from?

You can see how Dirkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirkson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dirkson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dirkson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirkson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dirkson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirkson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dirkson. 52% of Dirkson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dirkson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dirkson were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dirkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirkson 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Dirkson. 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 256 military records available for the last name Dirkson. For the veterans among your Dirkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirkson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dirkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dirkson in 1962 was 63, and 96 in 2004.

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