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Diehlman Family History

Diehlman 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, Mehlman, Kielman, Moehlman, Fehlman, Dishman, Dahlman

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Where is the Diehlman family from?

You can see how Diehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diehlman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diehlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Diehlman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diehlman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diehlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diehlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diehlman. 60% of Diehlman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Diehlman women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Diehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Diehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diehlman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Diehlman. 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 110 military records available for the last name Diehlman. For the veterans among your Diehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diehlman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Diehlman in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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