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Diethrich Family History

Diethrich 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: Dietrich, Dieterich, Wuethrich, Diedrich, Diederich, Dietrick

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Where is the Diethrich family from?

You can see how Diethrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diethrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diethrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Diethrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Diethrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diethrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diethrich 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 Diethrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diethrich. 67% of Diethrich 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Diethrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Diethrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diethrich 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Diethrich. 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 98 military records available for the last name Diethrich. For the veterans among your Diethrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diethrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Diethrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Diethrich in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diethrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diethrich 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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