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Diddie Family History

Diddie 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: Diddle, Geddie, Didier, Dixie, Boddie, Hidde, Riddle, Di Dio, Dillie

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Where is the Diddie family from?

You can see how Diddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diddie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diddie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Diddie families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Diddie's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Diddie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diddie 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 Diddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diddie. 100% of Diddie women worked as a Dressmaking.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaking
    100%

What Diddie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Diddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diddie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Diddie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Diddie. For the veterans among your Diddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diddie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Diddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Diddie in 1962 was 79, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diddie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diddie 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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