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Dieber Family History

Dieber 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: Bieber, Diener, Rieber, Dieker, Wieber, Sieber, Dieter, Lieber

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Where is the Dieber family from?

You can see how Dieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dieber families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dieber's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dieber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieber. 100% of Dieber men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dieber women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Dieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieber 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Dieber. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dieber. For the veterans among your Dieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dieber in 1963 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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