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Diewald Family History

Diewald 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: Dewald, Niewald, Ewald, Seewald, Diebold, Dieball, Dewalt, Sewald

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Where is the Diewald family from?

You can see how Diewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diewald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Diewald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Diewald families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diewald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diewald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diewald 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 Diewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diewald. 34% of Diewald men worked as a Dairyman.

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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

  • Dairyman
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Diewald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Diewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diewald 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Diewald. 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 543 military records available for the last name Diewald. For the veterans among your Diewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diewald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Diewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diewald in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diewald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diewald 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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