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Dienz Family History

Dienz 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: Denz, Bienz, Diez, Dietz, Lenz, Wien, Diego, Bien, Lien, Din

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Where is the Dienz family from?

You can see how Dienz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dienz family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dienz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dienz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dienz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dienz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dienz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dienz. 100% of Dienz men worked as a Chef. .

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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

  • Chef
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dienz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dienz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dienz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dienz. For the veterans among your Dienz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dienz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Dienz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dienz in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 1999.

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