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Didy Family History

Didy 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: Dady, Hidy, Dildy, Day, Dick, Ida, Eid, Dery, Dodd, Body

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Where is the Didy family from?

You can see how Didy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Didy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Didy family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Didy's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Didy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didy 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 129 census records available for the last name Didy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didy 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Didy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Didy. For the veterans among your Didy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Didy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Didy in 1976 was 87, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didy 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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