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Dirkin Family History

Dirkin Surname Meaning

From Mac Duarcáin see Durkin. From the Middle English personal name Dirkin, either a form of Middle Dutch Dierkin or a pet form of south-western Middle English *Dire (Old English *Dȳre).

A side form of Dere (Old English *Dēore). See Dear and Derkin.

Alternatively, a post-medieval spelling of Derkin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dirkin family from?

You can see how Dirkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dirkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dirkin family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirkin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dirkin families in 1911.
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What did your Dirkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dirkin. 100% of Dirkin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Dirkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Dirkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirkin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Dirkin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Dirkin. For the veterans among your Dirkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dirkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dirkin in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirkin 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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