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Dieck Family History

Dieck Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a pond Middle Low German dīk. See also Dieckmann.

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


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Where is the Dieck family from?

You can see how Dieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dieck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Dieck families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dieck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dieck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieck. 37% of Dieck men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dieck women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dieck were Machinist and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Dieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieck 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 Dieck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 885 military records available for the last name Dieck. For the veterans among your Dieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieck lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dieck in 1950 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dieck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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