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Diebl Family History

Diebl 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: Diehl, Dietl, Liebl, Diebel, Diel, Kiel, Diego, Kiehl, Dill, Lieb

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Where is the Diebl family from?

You can see how Diebl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diebl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Diebl families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Diebl's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Diebl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diebl 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 Diebl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diebl. 100% of Diebl 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 Diebl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Diebl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diebl 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Diebl. 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 127 military records available for the last name Diebl. For the veterans among your Diebl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diebl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Diebl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Diebl in 1975 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diebl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diebl 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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