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Dieckman Family History

Dieckman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dieckmann.

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


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Where is the Dieckman family from?

You can see how Dieckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Dieckman families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dieckman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dieckman families in 1911.
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What did your Dieckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieckman. 27% of Dieckman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Dieckman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dieckman were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Preaching
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Dieckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dieckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieckman 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Dieckman. 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 721 military records available for the last name Dieckman. For the veterans among your Dieckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieckman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dieckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dieckman in 1955 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieckman 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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