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Diethelm Family History

Diethelm Surname Meaning

South German: from the personal name Diethelm composed of the elements theud ‘people race’ + helm ‘helmet protection’.

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


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Where is the Diethelm family from?

You can see how Diethelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diethelm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diethelm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Diethelm families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Diethelm's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Diethelm families in 1880.
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What did your Diethelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diethelm. 32% of Diethelm 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%

What Diethelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Diethelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diethelm 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Diethelm. 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 216 military records available for the last name Diethelm. For the veterans among your Diethelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diethelm lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Diethelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Diethelm in 1957 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diethelm 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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