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Diers Name Meaning

North German: variant of Dierks .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dier, Dies, Diercks, Dierks, Wiers, Wiens, Beers, Ivers, Diehl, Mies

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Where is the Diers family from?

You can see how Diers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Diers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Diers families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Diers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diers. 32% of Diers men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Diers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diers were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Diers. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Diers. For the veterans among your Diers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Diers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Diers in 1949 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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