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Diebels Family History

Diebels 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: Siebels, Diebel, Giebel, Debes, Biebel, Diesel, Riebel, Wibbels

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Where is the Diebels family from?

You can see how Diebels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diebels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diebels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diebels family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diebels's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Diebels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Diebels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diebels 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Diebels. 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 39 military records available for the last name Diebels. For the veterans among your Diebels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diebels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Diebels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Diebels in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diebels 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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