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Diesslin Family History

Diesslin 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: Dietlin, Kiessling, Dressler, Kiesling, Goessling, Tessin, Diskin

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Where is the Diesslin family from?

You can see how Diesslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesslin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Diesslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Diesslin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diesslin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diesslin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesslin 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 Diesslin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Diesslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Diesslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesslin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Diesslin. 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 136 military records available for the last name Diesslin. For the veterans among your Diesslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesslin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Diesslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Diesslin in 1966 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diesslin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesslin 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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