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Diesner Family History

Diesner 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: Diener, Wiesner, Dresner, Miesner, Depner, Derner, Rieser, Biener

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Where is the Diesner family from?

You can see how Diesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Diesner family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Diesner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Diesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesner 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 Diesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diesner. 100% of Diesner men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Diesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Diesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesner 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Diesner. 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 152 military records available for the last name Diesner. For the veterans among your Diesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Diesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Diesner in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesner 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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