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Diehn Family History

Diehn 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: Dehn, Kiehn, Biehn, Diehl, Daehn, Diehm, Diehr, Dean, Wien, Diego

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Where is the Diehn family from?

You can see how Diehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Diehn families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Diehn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Diehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diehn 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 Diehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diehn. 28% of Diehn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Diehn women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Bottler
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Diehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diehn 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Diehn. 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 259 military records available for the last name Diehn. For the veterans among your Diehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diehn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Diehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diehn in 1957 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diehn 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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