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Diestelhorst Family History

Diestelhorst 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: Selhorst, Haselhorst, Diestler, Steinhorst, Batenhorst, Dietert

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Where is the Diestelhorst family from?

You can see how Diestelhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diestelhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diestelhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Diestelhorst families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Diestelhorst's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Diestelhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diestelhorst 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 Diestelhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diestelhorst. 60% of Diestelhorst men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Diestelhorst women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diestelhorst were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Farm Helper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Diestelhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Diestelhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diestelhorst 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Diestelhorst. 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 72 military records available for the last name Diestelhorst. For the veterans among your Diestelhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diestelhorst lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Diestelhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Diestelhorst in 1958 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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