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Die Family History

Die 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: Due, Din, Xie, Doe, Dee, Dier, Dice, Lie, Nie, Dies

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Where is the Die family from?

You can see how Die families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Die family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Die families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Die families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Die's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Die families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Die surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Die ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Die. 61% of Die men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Die women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    61%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Printer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Die. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Die 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Die. 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 188,000 military records available for the last name Die. For the veterans among your Die ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Die lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Die life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Die in 1966 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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