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Dieden Family History

Dieden 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: Dieken, Diede, Doeden, Eden, Linden, Diener, Iden, Wilden, Dedon

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Where is the Dieden family from?

You can see how Dieden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dieden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Dieden families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dieden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieden 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 Dieden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milk Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dieden. 100% of Dieden women worked as a Milk Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milk Maid
    100%

What Dieden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Dieden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieden 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Dieden. 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 324 military records available for the last name Dieden. For the veterans among your Dieden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dieden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dieden in 1953 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dieden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieden 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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