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Diederiks Family History

Diederiks 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: Diederichs, Diederich, Sideris, Dederick, Diercks, Dederich, Diedrich

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Where is the Diederiks family from?

You can see how Diederiks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diederiks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Diederiks family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Diederiks's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Diederiks families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Diederiks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diederiks 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Diederiks. 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 35 military records available for the last name Diederiks. For the veterans among your Diederiks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diederiks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Diederiks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Diederiks in 1969 was 62, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diederiks 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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