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Dieton Family History

Dieton 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: Ditton, Hilton, Dillon, Linton, Hinton, Wilton, Diego, Dalton, Denton

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Where is the Dieton family from?

You can see how Dieton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dieton families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Dieton families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieton's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dieton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Dieton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dieton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dieton. For the veterans among your Dieton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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