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Dieb Family History

Dieb 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: Lieb, Dier, Dies, Dibb, Sieb, Hieb, Diez, Diem, Deeb, Diab

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Where is the Dieb family from?

You can see how Dieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dieb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dieb family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieb's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dieb families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieb 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 Dieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dieb. 100% of Dieb men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dieb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Dieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieb 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dieb. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dieb. For the veterans among your Dieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieb lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Dieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dieb in 1974 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieb 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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