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Diedt Family History

Diedt 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: Diede, Tiedt, Diego, Dent, Dier, Doede, Dixit, Dies, Wriedt, Lied

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Diedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diedt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Diedt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diedt. For the veterans among your Diedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diedt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Diedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Diedt in 1976 was 73, and 83 in 1980.

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