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Dienstbach Family History

Dienstbach 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: Diefenbach, Dresbach, Dreisbach, Donsbach, Driesbach, Dietrich

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Where is the Dienstbach family from?

You can see how Dienstbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dienstbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dienstbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dienstbach families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dienstbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dienstbach families in 1880.
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What did your Dienstbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dienstbach. 50% of Dienstbach 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
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Dienstbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Dienstbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dienstbach 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Dienstbach. 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 153 military records available for the last name Dienstbach. For the veterans among your Dienstbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dienstbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dienstbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dienstbach in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dienstbach 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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