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Dihl Family History

Dihl 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: Dahl, Dill, Dial, Diehl, Bihl, Pihl, Deihl, Diel, Duhl, Gill

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Where is the Dihl family from?

You can see how Dihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dihl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dihl families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dihl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dihl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dihl 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 Dihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dihl. 100% of Dihl women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Dihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dihl 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Dihl. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dihl. For the veterans among your Dihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dihl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dihl in 1973 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dihl 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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