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Diehl Family History

Diehl Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Diel Tiel from Thilo a pet form of a personal name beginning with the ancient Germanic element theud ‘people tribe’ as for example Dietrich.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine) and the Netherlands.

Compare Deal Deel and Diel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Diehl family from?

You can see how Diehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Diehl families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Diehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diehl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diehl 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 Diehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diehl. 50% of Diehl men worked as a Musician and 100% of Diehl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musician
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Diehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diehl 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Diehl. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Diehl. For the veterans among your Diehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diehl lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Diehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Diehl in 1945 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diehl 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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