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Diesing Family History

Diesing Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Dies.

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


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Where is the Diesing family from?

You can see how Diesing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diesing families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Diesing families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Diesing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Diesing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diesing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diesing. 28% of Diesing men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Diesing women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diesing were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Diesing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diesing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesing 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Diesing. 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 978 military records available for the last name Diesing. For the veterans among your Diesing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diesing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Diesing in 1962 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diesing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesing 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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