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Diezel Family History

Diezel 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: Diesel, Diegel, Dietzel, Dietel, Diebel, Ditzel, Giesel, Siegel

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Where is the Diezel family from?

You can see how Diezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diezel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diezel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Diezel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diezel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diezel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diezel 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 Diezel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diezel. 60% of Diezel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Diezel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Diezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diezel 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 Diezel. 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 299 military records available for the last name Diezel. For the veterans among your Diezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diezel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Diezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Diezel in 1958 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diezel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diezel 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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