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Diepenhorst Family History

Diepenhorst 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: Diefendorf, Devenport, Ziegenhorn, Steinhorst, Degenhardt

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Where is the Diepenhorst family from?

You can see how Diepenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diepenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diepenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Diepenhorst families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Diepenhorst's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Diepenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diepenhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diepenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diepenhorst. 67% of Diepenhorst men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Diepenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diepenhorst 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Diepenhorst. 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 35 military records available for the last name Diepenhorst. For the veterans among your Diepenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diepenhorst lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Diepenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Diepenhorst in 1958 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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