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Diels Family History

Diels Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Diel.

Flemish: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Aegidius (see Giles).

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


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Where is the Diels family from?

You can see how Diels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Diels family living in Breconshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diels's in United Kingdom. Breconshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Diels families in 1891.
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What did your Diels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diels. 100% of Diels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diels 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Diels. 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 259 military records available for the last name Diels. For the veterans among your Diels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Diels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Diels in 1964 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diels 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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