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Diesl Family History

Diesl 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, Diesel, Diehl, Dietl, Diel, Kiel, Diego, Giesel, Ries, Kiehl

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Where is the Diesl family from?

You can see how Diesl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diesl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Diesl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diesl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesl 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 27 census records available for the last name Diesl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesl 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Diesl. 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 42 military records available for the last name Diesl. For the veterans among your Diesl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesl lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Diesl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Diesl in 1988 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diesl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesl 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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