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Diebert Family History

Diebert Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of thiod ‘people race’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Diebert family from?

You can see how Diebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diebert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diebert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Diebert families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Diebert's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Diebert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diebert 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 Diebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diebert. 32% of Diebert men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Diebert women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diebert were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Diebert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diebert 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Diebert. 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 251 military records available for the last name Diebert. For the veterans among your Diebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diebert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Diebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Diebert in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diebert 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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