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Didrichsen Family History

Didrichsen 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: Didriksen, Hinrichsen, Erichsen, Dedrickson, Henrichsen, Dirickson

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Where is the Didrichsen family from?

You can see how Didrichsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didrichsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Didrichsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Didrichsen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Didrichsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Didrichsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Didrichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didrichsen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Didrichsen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Didrichsen. For the veterans among your Didrichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didrichsen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Didrichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Didrichsen in 1973 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didrichsen 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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