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Diesness Family History

Diesness 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: Eidsness, Dienes, Diener, Viernes, Disney, Barsness, Dienst, Diesel

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Where is the Diesness family from?

You can see how Diesness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Diesness families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diesness's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Diesness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Diesness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesness 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Diesness. 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 58 military records available for the last name Diesness. For the veterans among your Diesness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Diesness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diesness in 1964 was 68, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diesness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesness 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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