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Dietzel Family History

Dietzel Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Dietzel a pet form of Dietz .

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


Similar surnames: Ditzel, Dietzen, Dietzler, Dietel, Oetzel, Metzel, Denzel, Hetzel

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Where is the Dietzel family from?

You can see how Dietzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dietzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Dietzel families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dietzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dietzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dietzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dietzel. 22% of Dietzel men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Dietzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dietzel were Machinist and Sales Lady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Sales Lady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dietzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietzel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dietzel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dietzel. For the veterans among your Dietzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietzel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dietzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dietzel in 1942 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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