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Diessel Family History

Diessel 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: Diesel, Dressel, Dessel, Giesel, Kessel, Gressel, Distel, Kiesel

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Where is the Diessel family from?

You can see how Diessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diessel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diessel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Diessel families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Diessel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diessel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diessel 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 398 census records available for the last name Diessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diessel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Diessel. 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 117 military records available for the last name Diessel. For the veterans among your Diessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diessel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Diessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Diessel in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diessel 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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