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Deihl Family History

Deihl Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Diehl.

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


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Where is the Deihl family from?

You can see how Deihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deihl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Deihl families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Deihl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deihl families in 1891.
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What did your Deihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deihl. 25% of Deihl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Deihl women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deihl were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Deihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deihl 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Deihl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deihl. For the veterans among your Deihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deihl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Deihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deihl in 1960 was 42, and 57 in 2004.

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