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Dietlein Family History

Dietlein 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: Dietlin, Bierlein, Dietzen, Poehlein, Diestler, Dillen, Devlin

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Where is the Dietlein family from?

You can see how Dietlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dietlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Dietlein families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dietlein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dietlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietlein 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 Dietlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dietlein. 34% of Dietlein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dietlein women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dietlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Dietlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietlein 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Dietlein. 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 847 military records available for the last name Dietlein. For the veterans among your Dietlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietlein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dietlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dietlein in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dietlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dietlein 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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