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Diegel Family History

Diegel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a potter from Middle High German tegel tigel ‘pot’ (from Latin tegula ‘tile’).

from a pet form of Dick.

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


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Where is the Diegel family from?

You can see how Diegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Diegel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Diegel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diegel families in 1891.
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What did your Diegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diegel. 100% of Diegel 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Diegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diegel 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Diegel. 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 902 military records available for the last name Diegel. For the veterans among your Diegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diegel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Diegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Diegel in 1953 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diegel 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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