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Dietsch Name Meaning

South German: variant of Dietz .

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


Similar surnames: Dietsche, Doetsch, Ditsch, Desch, Dersch, Betsch, Miesch, Letsch

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Where is the Dietsch family from?

You can see how Dietsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dietsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 38 Dietsch families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dietsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dietsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dietsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dietsch. 100% of Dietsch men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dietsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietsch 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 Dietsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dietsch. For the veterans among your Dietsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietsch lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dietsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dietsch in 1947 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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