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Didier Family History

Didier Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Didier from Latin Desiderius a derivative of desiderium ‘desire longing’ given either to a longed-for child as an expression of the Christian's spiritual longing for God. The name was borne by a 3rd-century bishop of Langres and a 6th-century bishop of Vienne in the Dauphiné both of whom are venerated as saints in the Catholic Church. American shortened form of French Didierlaurent a surname composed of the personal names Didier (see 1 above) and Laurent . Compare Dedear .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Dodier, Rodier, Dicker, Vivier, Dier, Diller, Dozier, Denier, Diener

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You can see how Didier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Didier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Didier families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Didier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Didier families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Didier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Didier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Didier. For the veterans among your Didier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Didier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Didier in 1961 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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