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Didrich Family History

Didrich 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: Diedrich, Dietrich, Andrich, Heidrich, Aldrich, Hedrich, Eirich

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Where is the Didrich family from?

You can see how Didrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Didrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Didrich families living in Minnesota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Didrich's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Didrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didrich 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 Didrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Didrich. 100% of Didrich men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Didrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didrich 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Didrich. 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 30 military records available for the last name Didrich. For the veterans among your Didrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didrich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Didrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Didrich in 1980 was 32, and 31 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didrich 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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