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Dietel Family History

Dietel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Dietrich.

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


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Where is the Dietel family from?

You can see how Dietel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dietel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Dietel families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dietel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dietel families in 1880.
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What did your Dietel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dietel. 36% of Dietel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dietel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dietel were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dietel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietel 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Dietel. 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 Dietel. For the veterans among your Dietel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dietel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dietel in 1956 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dietel 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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