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Didlake Family History

Didlake 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: Wedlake, Blake, Drake, Miyake, Lake, Dolak, Idle, Deluke, Delage

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Where is the Didlake family from?

You can see how Didlake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didlake family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Didlake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Didlake families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Didlake's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Didlake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didlake 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 Didlake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Didlake. 31% of Didlake men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Didlake women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Didlake were Farming and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Didlake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didlake 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Didlake. 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 532 military records available for the last name Didlake. For the veterans among your Didlake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didlake lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Didlake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Didlake in 1955 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didlake 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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