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Dieger Family History

Dieger 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: Deger, Diener, Fieger, Dilger, Dieker, Wieger, Bieger, Rieger, Diegel

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Where is the Dieger family from?

You can see how Dieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dieger families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dieger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dieger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieger 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 Dieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dieger. 100% of Dieger men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Dieger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Dieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieger 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dieger. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dieger. For the veterans among your Dieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dieger in 1967 was 88, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dieger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieger 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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