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Diephaus Family History

Diephaus 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: Niehaus, Nienhaus, Dieckhaus, Dickhaus, Obenhaus, Neuhaus, Kamphaus

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Where is the Diephaus family from?

You can see how Diephaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diephaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diephaus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Diephaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diephaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diephaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Diephaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diephaus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Diephaus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Diephaus. For the veterans among your Diephaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diephaus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Diephaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Diephaus in 1972 was 65, and 93 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diephaus 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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