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Diekel Family History

Diekel 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: Dieker, Diesel, Diegel, Dieken, Dinkel, Dickel, Dietel, Diebel

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Where is the Diekel family from?

You can see how Diekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Diekel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Diekel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Diekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekel 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 78 census records available for the last name Diekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Diekel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Diekel. For the veterans among your Diekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Diekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Diekel in 1980 was 81, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekel 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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