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Dieson Family History

Dieson 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: Dison, Dixson, Dillon, Diego, Sibson, Lipson, Ditton, Pinson, Sison

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Where is the Dieson family from?

You can see how Dieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dieson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Dieson family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dieson's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dieson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieson. 40% of Dieson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dieson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dieson were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Dieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieson 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dieson. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dieson. For the veterans among your Dieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dieson in 1966 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

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