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Deitle Family History

Deitle 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: Deville, Leite, Daigle, Nettle, Tritle, Weible, Deibler, Bentle

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Where is the Deitle family from?

You can see how Deitle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deitle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deitle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Deitle families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Deitle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Deitle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deitle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deitle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deitle. 100% of Deitle men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Deitle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deitle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Deitle. 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 24 military records available for the last name Deitle. For the veterans among your Deitle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deitle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Deitle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deitle in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

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