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Diepenbrock Family History

Diepenbrock Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German dēp ‘deep channel’ + brōk ‘wooded swamp’.

Or a habitational name for someone from Diepenbroich or any of several places in Westphalia and Hanover named Depenbrock.

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


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Where is the Diepenbrock family from?

You can see how Diepenbrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diepenbrock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Diepenbrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Diepenbrock families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Diepenbrock's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Diepenbrock families in 1880.
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What did your Diepenbrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diepenbrock. 37% of Diepenbrock men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Diepenbrock women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diepenbrock were Farmer and Inspector.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

What Diepenbrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diepenbrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diepenbrock 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Diepenbrock. 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 645 military records available for the last name Diepenbrock. For the veterans among your Diepenbrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diepenbrock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diepenbrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Diepenbrock in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diepenbrock ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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