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Deitlein Family History

Deitlein 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: Zeitlin, Hertlein, Heinlein, Eitzen, Deibler, Deiter, Dillen, Devlin

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Where is the Deitlein family from?

You can see how Deitlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deitlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deitlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Deitlein families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Deitlein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deitlein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Deitlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deitlein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deitlein. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deitlein. For the veterans among your Deitlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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