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Didds Family History

Didds 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: Dodds, Dodd, Kidd, Dias, Diss, Sides, Dies, Diddle, Fiddes, Tidd

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Where is the Didds family from?

You can see how Didds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Didds families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Didds families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Didds's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Didds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Didds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didds 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Didds. 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 military records available for the last name Didds. For the veterans among your Didds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didds lifespan?

Average Didds life expectancy in 1982 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didds 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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