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Diesterweg Family History

Diesterweg 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: Riesterer, Dieterle, Riester, Oesterle, Diestler, Westerberg

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Where is the Diesterweg family from?

You can see how Diesterweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesterweg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diesterweg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Diesterweg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Diesterweg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Diesterweg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Diesterweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesterweg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Diesterweg. 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 140 military records available for the last name Diesterweg. For the veterans among your Diesterweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesterweg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Diesterweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Diesterweg in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesterweg 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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