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Dienstag Family History

Dienstag 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: Dienst, Dunstan, Finstad, Evenstad, Enstad, Distad, Duensing

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Where is the Dienstag family from?

You can see how Dienstag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dienstag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Dienstag families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dienstag's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dienstag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dienstag 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 Dienstag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dienstag. 38% of Dienstag men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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What Dienstag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Dienstag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dienstag 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Dienstag. 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 70 military records available for the last name Dienstag. For the veterans among your Dienstag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dienstag lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dienstag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dienstag in 1962 was 84, and 49 in 2004.

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