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Diebler Family History

Diebler 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: Liebler, Giebler, Kiebler, Siebler, Doebler, Bieler, Kuebler, Bieber

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Where is the Diebler family from?

You can see how Diebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diebler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diebler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Diebler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diebler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diebler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diebler 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 Diebler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diebler. 34% of Diebler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Diebler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diebler were Carpenter and House Keeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • House Keeper
    23%

What Diebler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Diebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diebler 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Diebler. 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 160 military records available for the last name Diebler. For the veterans among your Diebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diebler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Diebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Diebler in 1965 was 59, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diebler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diebler 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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