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Diddell Family History

Diddell Surname 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: Riddell, Liddell, Siddell, Kidwell, Caddell, Lindell, Reddell

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Where is the Diddell family from?

You can see how Diddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diddell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Diddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Diddell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Diddell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diddell 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 Diddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diddell. 100% of Diddell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Diddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diddell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Diddell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Diddell. For the veterans among your Diddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diddell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Diddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Diddell in 1965 was 81, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diddell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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