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Diesbach Family History

Diesbach 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: Dresbach, Driesbach, Griesbach, Dreisbach, Donsbach, Dietrich

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Where is the Diesbach family from?

You can see how Diesbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diesbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Diesbach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diesbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diesbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesbach 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 96 census records available for the last name Diesbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesbach 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Diesbach. 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 231 military records available for the last name Diesbach. For the veterans among your Diesbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Diesbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Diesbach in 1969 was 60, and 60 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesbach 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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