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Dierlam Family History

Dierlam Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dirlam. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Dierlam family from?

You can see how Dierlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierlam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dierlam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Dierlam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dierlam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dierlam families in 1911.
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What did your Dierlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dierlam. 50% of Dierlam men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Dierlam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Dierlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierlam 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Dierlam. 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 271 military records available for the last name Dierlam. For the veterans among your Dierlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierlam lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dierlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dierlam in 1956 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierlam 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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