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Diell Family History

Diell 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: Dill, Dell, Diehl, Dietl, Doell, Duell, Drell, Tiell, Diel, Gill

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Where is the Diell family from?

You can see how Diell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Diell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diell 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 Diell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diell. 25% of Diell men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Diell women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diell were Foreman and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Diell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Diell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diell 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Diell. 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 216 military records available for the last name Diell. For the veterans among your Diell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Diell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Diell in 1974 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diell 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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