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Deigl Family History

Deigl Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heigl, Weigl, Deihl, Neill, Peil, Feig, Keil, Dill, Feige, Feil

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Where is the Deigl family from?

You can see how Deigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deigl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deigl families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deigl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deigl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deigl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Deigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deigl 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Deigl. 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 39 military records available for the last name Deigl. For the veterans among your Deigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deigl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Deigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Deigl in 1966 was 91, and 69 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deigl 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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