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Dietsche Family History

Dietsche Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Dietz.

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


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Where is the Dietsche family from?

You can see how Dietsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietsche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dietsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dietsche families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dietsche's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dietsche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietsche 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 Dietsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dietsche. 43% of Dietsche men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dietsche women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dietsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dietsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietsche 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Dietsche. 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 565 military records available for the last name Dietsche. For the veterans among your Dietsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietsche lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dietsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dietsche in 1960 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dietsche 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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