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Diedel Family History

Diedel 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: Riedel, Diesel, Diegel, Liedel, Diede, Dietel, Diebel, Wiedel, Giesel

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Where is the Diedel family from?

You can see how Diedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Diedel families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Diedel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diedel. 60% of Diedel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Diedel women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Diedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Diedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diedel 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Diedel. 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 170 military records available for the last name Diedel. For the veterans among your Diedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diedel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Diedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Diedel in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diedel 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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