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Diekelmann Family History

Diekelmann 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: Winkelmann, Dinkelman, Diekmann, Biedermann, Edelmann, Dickmann

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Where is the Diekelmann family from?

You can see how Diekelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diekelmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Diekelmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Diekelmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Diekelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diekelmann 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 322 census records available for the last name Diekelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diekelmann 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Diekelmann. 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 69 military records available for the last name Diekelmann. For the veterans among your Diekelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diekelmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Diekelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Diekelmann in 1964 was 74, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diekelmann 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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