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Dirler Family History

Dirler Name 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: Diller, Dimler, Disler, Dicker, Miller, Dormer, Bieler, Biller

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Where is the Dirler family from?

You can see how Dirler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dirler family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dirler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dirler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dirler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Dirler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dirler. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dirler. For the veterans among your Dirler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Dirler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dirler in 1973 was 77, and 77 in 1994.

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