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Diens Family History

Diens 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: Dies, Dienst, Dienes, Wiens, Diers, Divens, Viens, Wien, Diego, Bien

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Where is the Diens family from?

You can see how Diens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Diens families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diens's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Diens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diens 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 Diens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diens. 48% of Diens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

What Diens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Diens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diens 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Diens. 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 590 military records available for the last name Diens. For the veterans among your Diens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Diens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Diens in 1965 was 82, and 73 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diens 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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