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Dieterich Family History

Dieterich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dietrich.

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


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Where is the Dieterich family from?

You can see how Dieterich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieterich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieterich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 51 Dieterich families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dieterich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dieterich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieterich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dieterich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieterich. 34% of Dieterich men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Dieterich women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dieterich were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Dieterich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dieterich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieterich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dieterich. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dieterich. For the veterans among your Dieterich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieterich lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dieterich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dieterich in 1951 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieterich 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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