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Diegner Family History

Diegner 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: Diener, Wiegner, Siegner, Degner, Eigner, Depner, Ziegler, Deger

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Where is the Diegner family from?

You can see how Diegner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diegner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Diegner family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Diegner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Diegner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diegner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Diegner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diegner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Diegner. 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 71 military records available for the last name Diegner. For the veterans among your Diegner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diegner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Diegner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Diegner in 1975 was 85, and 79 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diegner 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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