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Diebolt Name Meaning

Alsatian: variant of German Diebold . Compare Debolt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Debolt, Debold, Diebold, Diebel, Wieboldt, Sebolt, Siebold, Dieball

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Where is the Diebolt family from?

You can see how Diebolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diebolt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diebolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Diebolt families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Diebolt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diebolt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diebolt 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 Diebolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diebolt. 22% of Diebolt men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Diebolt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diebolt were Laborer and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diebolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diebolt 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Diebolt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Diebolt. For the veterans among your Diebolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diebolt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Diebolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Diebolt in 1960 was 39, and 34 in 2004.

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