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Dieder Family History

Dieder 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: Diener, Nieder, Rieder, Dieker, Wieder, Lieder, Dieter, Diemer, Diede

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Where is the Dieder family from?

You can see how Dieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dieder families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dieder's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dieder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dieder ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dieder ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Dieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieder 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dieder. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dieder. For the veterans among your Dieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieder lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Dieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dieder in 1991 was 51, and 99 in 2003.

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