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Deigel Family History

Deigel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Feigel, Dengel, Reigel, Beigel, Deibel, Weigel, Deimel, Seigel

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Where is the Deigel family from?

You can see how Deigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deigel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deigel family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deigel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Deigel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deigel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deigel. 39% of Deigel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Deigel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deigel were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Deigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deigel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Deigel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Deigel. For the veterans among your Deigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deigel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Deigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deigel in 1968 was 49, and 61 in 2002.

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