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Diebel Family History

Diebel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Diebold or an altered form of Deibel.

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


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Where is the Diebel family from?

You can see how Diebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Diebel families living in Essex. This was about 93% of all the recorded Diebel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Diebel families in 1891.
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What did your Diebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diebel. 100% of Diebel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Diebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diebel 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Diebel. 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 927 military records available for the last name Diebel. For the veterans among your Diebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diebel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Diebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Diebel in 1945 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diebel 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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