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Diele Family History

Diele 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: Miele, Wiele, Dille, Viele, Dile, Diede, Dible, Diel, Biele, Kiel

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Where is the Diele family from?

You can see how Diele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Diele families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Diele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diele 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 Diele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diele. 100% of Diele men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Diele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Diele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diele 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Diele. 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 86 military records available for the last name Diele. For the veterans among your Diele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diele lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Diele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Diele in 1965 was 57, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diele 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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