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Diez Name Meaning

Spanish (Díez): variant of Díaz (see Diaz ). German: variant of Dietz .

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


Similar surnames: Diaz, Diel, Ditz, Dies, Dier, Lien, Wilz, Diem, Bilz, Wies

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Where is the Diez family from?

You can see how Diez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diez family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Diez family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Diez's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Diez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diez. 31% of Diez men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Diez women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diez were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Cigar Maker
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Diez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diez 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Diez. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Diez. For the veterans among your Diez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diez lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Diez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Diez in 1960 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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