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Dieterlen Family History

Dieterlen 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: Dieterle, Diersen, Dieter, Dietlin, Dietzler, Petersen, Determan

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Where is the Dieterlen family from?

You can see how Dieterlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieterlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieterlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dieterlen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieterlen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dieterlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieterlen 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 Dieterlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieterlen. 100% of Dieterlen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dieterlen women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Dieterlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Dieterlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieterlen 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Dieterlen. 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 127 military records available for the last name Dieterlen. For the veterans among your Dieterlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieterlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dieterlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dieterlen in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dieterlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieterlen 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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