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Dietzler Family History

Dietzler Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Dietz(e)l a pet form of Dietz. Compare Ditzler.

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


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Where is the Dietzler family from?

You can see how Dietzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietzler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dietzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dietzler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dietzler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dietzler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietzler 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 Dietzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dietzler. 37% of Dietzler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dietzler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dietzler were Soldier and Office Work.

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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
    37%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Soldier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Office Work
    17%

What Dietzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dietzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietzler 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Dietzler. 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 467 military records available for the last name Dietzler. For the veterans among your Dietzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietzler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dietzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dietzler in 1951 was 50, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dietzler 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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