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Diepen Family History

Diepen 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: Dieken, Diener, Tippen, Kieper, Wiesen, Niesen, Sieren, Dieker, Riepe

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Where is the Diepen family from?

You can see how Diepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diepen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diepen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diepen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Diepen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diepen 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 Diepen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diepen. 60% of Diepen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Diepen women worked as an Ironer.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ironer
    100%

What Diepen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Diepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diepen 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Diepen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Diepen. For the veterans among your Diepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diepen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Diepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Diepen in 1961 was 68, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diepen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diepen 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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