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Dietlin Family History

Dietlin Surname Meaning

Alsatian and Swiss German: from a pet form of various German personal names formed with Diet (see Dietl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dietlin family from?

You can see how Dietlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dietlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dietlin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dietlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dietlin families in 1891.
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What did your Dietlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dietlin. 34% of Dietlin men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Dietlin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dietlin were Weaver and Assembler.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%

What Dietlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Dietlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietlin 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Dietlin. 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 119 military records available for the last name Dietlin. For the veterans among your Dietlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dietlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dietlin in 1964 was 91, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dietlin 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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