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Deibel Family History

Deibel Surname Meaning

German:: from a pet form (Tiebo) of one of the many ancient Germanic compound names with diot ‘people’. variant of Teufel.

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


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Where is the Deibel family from?

You can see how Deibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deibel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deibel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Deibel families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Deibel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Deibel families in 1880.
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What did your Deibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deibel. 19% of Deibel men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Deibel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deibel were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deibel 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Deibel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Deibel. For the veterans among your Deibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deibel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Deibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deibel in 1942 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deibel 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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