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Dietra Family History

Dietra 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: Vieira, Riera, Dier, Detro, Petra, Mitra, Sierra, Piedra, Pietri

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Where is the Dietra family from?

You can see how Dietra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dietra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dietra families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dietra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dietra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietra 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 23 census records available for the last name Dietra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietra 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dietra. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dietra. For the veterans among your Dietra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietra lifespan?

Average Dietra life expectancy in 1971 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dietra 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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