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Dielman Family History

Dielman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dielmann or Diehlmann variants of Diehl and Thielmann. Dutch: variant of Dieleman.

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


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Where is the Dielman family from?

You can see how Dielman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dielman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dielman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dielman families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dielman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dielman families in 1891.
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What did your Dielman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dielman. 39% of Dielman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Dielman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dielman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dielman 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Dielman. 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 204 military records available for the last name Dielman. For the veterans among your Dielman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dielman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dielman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dielman in 1962 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dielman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dielman 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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