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Dietmeier Family History

Dietmeier Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose personal name was Diet (see Dietrich).

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


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Where is the Dietmeier family from?

You can see how Dietmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietmeier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dietmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Dietmeier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dietmeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dietmeier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dietmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dietmeier. 72% of Dietmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dietmeier women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Dietmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Dietmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietmeier 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dietmeier. 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 179 military records available for the last name Dietmeier. For the veterans among your Dietmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dietmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dietmeier in 1964 was 66, and 69 in 2003.

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