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Diernbach Family History

Diernbach 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: Dernbach, Diefenbach, Sternbach, Birnbach, Fernbach, Steinbach

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Where is the Diernbach family from?

You can see how Diernbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diernbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Diernbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diernbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diernbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diernbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diernbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Diernbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diernbach 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 immigration records available for the last name Diernbach. 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 23 military records available for the last name Diernbach. For the veterans among your Diernbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diernbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Diernbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diernbach in 1969 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

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