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Diestler Family History

Diestler Surname Meaning

German occupational name for a maker of poles, frames, or wagons from an agent derivative of Middle High German dīhsel ‘shaft’.

Topographic name for someone living on thistle-covered land from an agent derivative of Middle High German distel or an occupational name for a remover of this weed.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Diestler family from?

You can see how Diestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diestler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diestler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Diestler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 74% of all the recorded Diestler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Diestler families in 1880.
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What did your Diestler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diestler. 34% of Diestler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Diestler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diestler were Foreman and Caretaker.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Caretaker
    50%

What Diestler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Diestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diestler 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Diestler. 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 171 military records available for the last name Diestler. For the veterans among your Diestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diestler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Diestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diestler in 1959 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diestler 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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