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Dietrichs Family History

Dietrichs 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: Dietrich, Diedrich, Diederichs, Dietrick, Detrich, Dittrich

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Where is the Dietrichs family from?

You can see how Dietrichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietrichs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dietrichs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dietrichs family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dietrichs's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dietrichs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietrichs 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 Dietrichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dietrichs. 50% of Dietrichs men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Floor Man Care Park
    50%

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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Dietrichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietrichs 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Dietrichs. 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 151 military records available for the last name Dietrichs. For the veterans among your Dietrichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietrichs lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1994, in the United States, Dietrichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dietrichs in 1947 was 54, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dietrichs 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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