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Diesman Family History

Diesman 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: Dielman, Wiesman, Diekman, Dickman, Mesman, Lisman, Deman, Dikeman

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Where is the Diesman family from?

You can see how Diesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Diesman families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Diesman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Diesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diesman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Diesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Diesman. 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 74 military records available for the last name Diesman. For the veterans among your Diesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Diesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Diesman in 1969 was 36, and 64 in 2003.

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