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Diegelman Family History

Diegelman 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: Siegelman, Fliegelman, Dinkelman, Gieselman, Dielman, Dieleman

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Where is the Diegelman family from?

You can see how Diegelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diegelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diegelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Diegelman families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Diegelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diegelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diegelman 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 Diegelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diegelman. 40% of Diegelman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Diegelman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diegelman were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Diegelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Diegelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diegelman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Diegelman. 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 170 military records available for the last name Diegelman. For the veterans among your Diegelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diegelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diegelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Diegelman in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diegelman 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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