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Diether Family History

Diether 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: Dieter, Diener, Deter, Disher, Dieker, Diestler, Distler, Raether

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Where is the Diether family from?

You can see how Diether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diether family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diether families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Diether families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Diether's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Diether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diether. 50% of Diether men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Diether women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Diether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diether 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Diether. 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 361 military records available for the last name Diether. For the veterans among your Diether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diether lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Diether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Diether in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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