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Dieball Family History

Dieball Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Diebel or Diebold.

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


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Where is the Dieball family from?

You can see how Dieball families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieball family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieball families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dieball families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dieball's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Dieball families in 1891.
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What did your Dieball ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieball. 28% of Dieball men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dieball women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dieball were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dieball. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieball 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Dieball. 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 389 military records available for the last name Dieball. For the veterans among your Dieball ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieball lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dieball life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dieball in 1962 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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