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Diddon Family History

Diddon 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: Didion, Dillon, Ditton, Seddon, Rigdon, Dundon, Haddon, Dedon

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Where is the Diddon family from?

You can see how Diddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diddon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Diddon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diddon family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Diddon's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Diddon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Diddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diddon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Diddon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Diddon. For the veterans among your Diddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diddon lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Diddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Diddon in 1987 was 79, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diddon 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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